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  • noun Plural form of raindrop.

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Examples

  • My glasses covered in raindrops so I couldn’t see.

    I know what this reminds me of… « We Don't Count Your Own Visits To Your Blog 2006

  • The smell of mud drifts in on the night air, and the raindrops are a backdrop to the teasing, lazy chatter of my kids and extras as they lounge on the floor, engrossed in card game.

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  • "She sends the sunshine and rain to make them grow," Helen replied; and after a moment she added, "I think the sunshine is Nature's warm smile, and the raindrops are her tears."

    The Story of My Life Annie Sullivan 1905

  • "She sends the sunshine and rain to make them grow," Helen replied; and after a moment she added, "I think the sunshine is Nature's warm smile, and the raindrops are her tears."

    The Story of My Life Keller, Helen, 1880-1968 1903

  • A few the nice features of the airy beam: the plasma conduit keeps the beam in focus; it tends to be self-healing, which means that small objects such as raindrops will not interfere with the overall path; the light from the plasma pulse does not propagate in the same direction as the beam, so it won't burn out your laser detector at the other end.

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  • This time it was a green background with a very nice new logo pic and 'raindrops' on the screen.

    tuxmachines.org - Do you waddle the waddle? 2009

  • Also check out my new one "raindrops" when you get a chance.

    Ning Blog 2008

  • 'raindrops' upon the dull smooth unevenness of the stones.

    Si'Wren of the Patriarchs Roland Jon Cheney

  • The gunfire went on and on, and I found myself wondering where all these bullets came from—hundreds every minute, like raindrops on a roof.

    Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011

  • As raindrops splashed across her windshield, she turned on her wipers and her headlights.

    At Hidden Falls Barbara Freethy 2011

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  • A design element of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs signifying harmony with nature.

    November 21, 2007