rainy weather

collocation in English

meaningsofrainyandweather

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rainy
adjective
uk
/ˈreɪ.ni/us
/ˈreɪ.ni/
raining ...
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weather
noun[U]
uk
/ˈweð.ər/us
/ˈweð.ɚ/
the conditions in the air above the earth such as wind, rain, or temperature, especially at a particular time over a ...
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(Definition ofrainyandweatherfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He wears a long overcoat as if prepared to stand in wind andrainyweather.
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The lack of effect of the exposure treatment was probably due to cold andrainyweatherduring the experiment (table 8).
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Then, when therainyweatherreturns, we again have flooding and the same difficulties.
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It is impossible to use it duringrainyweather.
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Is there any breakdown of whether more accidents occur inrainyweatherbecause of the reduced visibility for pedestrians and drivers?
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The hot weather has merely accentuated this decline and cool andrainyweathernow would not arrest it.
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We need at least six months normalrainyweatherbefore we even get back to what might be considered the basic supply position.
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Will it be possible during cold orrainyweatherfor the women to put ordinary overcoats over their uniforms when going to work?
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For example, if ozone levels peak at just above the standard andrainyweatheris forecast, clearly no action would be needed.
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They do not even resort to the cabins very often inrainyweatherbecause people living an open-air life do not find rain a serious inconvenience.
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The fog andrainyweatherdid play a role, however.
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In 1931, lastingrainyweatherdestroyed 75% of the harvest.
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In the past it also provided a place for drying grain duringrainyweather.
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With thisrainyweathercomes hail, however, which is a major problem for the local farmers.
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The chimney swift generally flies quite high, though it descends during cold orrainyweather.
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Overnight, hundreds of spectators had slept on wet pavements inrainyweatherto queue for tickets.
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These become pendant inrainyweatherthus shielding the reproductive parts.
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Despite therainyweather, 34,388 spectators watched the race.
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Despite cold andrainyweather, the offense completed 81 passes and threw for 498 yards.
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High water occurs following a period of heavy rains or snow followed by warmrainyweather.
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