rain out
verb
rained out; raining out; rains out
: to interrupt or prevent (something, such as a sports event) by rain
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As an atmospheric river continues to rain out across the region, the next disturbance is developing offshore (as shown on satellite).
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
Triston Casas’ second rehab game in Triple-A got rained out on Wednesday, but the Red Sox made another move, optioning infielder Jamie Westbrook and recalling switch-hitting infielder Nick Sogard from Worcester.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
That infamous Mets’ expansion team was 40-120-1, with one game rained out and eventually cancelled.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Saturday will be the Yankees’ second doubleheader of the week, as the team also played two against the Angels on Wednesday after getting rained out on Tuesday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
Triston Casas’ second rehab game in Triple-A got rained out on Wednesday, but the Red Sox made another move, optioning infielder Jamie Westbrook and recalling switch-hitting infielder Nick Sogard from Worcester.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
That infamous Mets’ expansion team was 40-120-1, with one game rained out and eventually cancelled.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Saturday will be the Yankees’ second doubleheader of the week, as the team also played two against the Angels on Wednesday after getting rained out on Tuesday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Rain out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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