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Adjective
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Police said the 2008 Toyota Matrix was westbound during rainy conditions when the driver, identified as a 44-year-old man from Fostoria, Ohio, lost control.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The budget rule dictates that when oil goes above a certain price, excess revenues are saved in a rainy-day fund for use in leaner times, to smooth out volatility.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s something so edgy and industrial about this set, which pairs silver chrome accent nails with black cutout tips, stripes, and misty gray polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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To the left of Castor and Pollux lies the constellation Cancer, the crab, the core of which plays host to the 100-strong stellar population of the Beehive Cluster (M44), which is visible as a small, misty patch of light on moonless nights.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite plenty of sunshine on Monday, high temperatures may struggle to reach 60° with a blustery and cool wind much of the day.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Warm, humid and windy conditions continue for North Texas on Friday as air flow from the south pulls in Gulf moisture.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both-side ocean views mesmerize, yet Marquee lacks a full cover for many tables on sweltering, windy, or rainy days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On an overcast Saturday in February, a street vendor named Elmer lined up dozens of pairs of worn but carefully cleaned tennis shoes on tables next to a convenience store.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dry, cool, and overcast days are ideal for pruning to reduce stress on the tree.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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The warming ocean could produce a humid, stormy summer with reduced fog, increased hurricane risk and tropical conditions that stress public health and can increase wildfire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The severe weather comes as the Kansas City area gears up for a muggy and stormy week.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Showery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showery. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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