How to Use rain or shine in a Sentence

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  • Also, your wedding will go on rain or shine, cold snap, or heat wave.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Our team members will go out with a tablet and take orders in line, rain or shine.
    Bj Vander Linden, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Rehearsals go on rain or shine, warm or cold, Wardwell said.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The free event, open to the community, takes place rain or shine.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Weather conditions may cause changes, but the show will go on rain or shine.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The crews unload and fan out, rain or shine, until all the boxes are gone.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 12 May 2023
  • The sight is the same, through rain or shine, dependable as death and taxes.
    Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
  • While the tour runs rain or shine, trips are canceled in the event of heavy wind, rain, or lightning.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The event is held rain or shine and includes live music, plein air painters and raffles.
    Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
  • This time around, all parties assure the fight will go on, rain or shine, ulcer or not.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
  • This hike will go off, rain or shine, but will be canceled in the event of severe weather.
    Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to move in the outdoors—the climb will happen rain or shine.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The event runs rain or shine and some proceeds go to local charities.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Tickets are rain or shine, and rescheduling a ticket costs $5.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Over 500 unique volunteers have shown up to help over the years — rain or shine.
    Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
  • The Bandshell is an open-air covered venue, all programs are rain or shine.
    James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
  • For instance, one of my friends goes to the gym every morning and uses the in-house child care, rain or shine.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Trains run rain or shine, and the muted light actually makes the bright foliage pop.
    Patricia Harris and David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Parking and admission are free, and the festival will take place rain or shine.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2023
  • The rooftop restaurant and lounge comes with a retractable roof that keeps the vibes going in any weather, rain or shine.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • Not to mention, the metal frame is weather-proof, so feel free to leave these pieces outside in the rain or shine.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Events are rain or shine, however in the event of severe weather or heavy rain events may be canceled.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 5 July 2024
  • The boots are made with a waterproof leather exterior that looks sleek and keeps your feet dry, rain or shine.
    Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The weather may have a say in the game, but the team is a rain or shine mix of raw talent and grizzled veterans.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Open sunup to sundown 365 days per year, rain or shine, this market is a one-stop shop for all things fresh.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Like last year, which saw rain and heavy winds briefly delay the performances on day two, the festival is rain or shine.
    The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2023
  • Note that the fair takes place rain or shine; the weather report is indicating the former.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
  • This will be a screens-free event that will happen rain or shine and attendees will be provided with headphones.
    Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Guests are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs for the stationary talks, which are held outdoors rain or shine.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The Kentucky State Fair is here, and some may be planning to attend rain or shine.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Aug. 2024

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