1.   Rain often delays the start of the growing cycle and can interfere with the harvest.

2.   A soft rain delayed the start of the race, but the clouds lifted and it was time to race.

3.   A week or so ago I was sitting at the ball park awaiting the start of a game slightly delayed by rain.

4.   Brazilian farmers are harvesting a record crop, but rain is delaying work.

5.   But rain delayed the all-American photo op.

6.   Chilly rains delayed the start of the game between the Pirates and the Giants by more than two hours.

7.   Coach Ron Allice said the rain has delayed construction and that if it is not completed, temporary bleachers and restrooms will be installed.

8.   Corn plunged as surprisingly dry weather this weekend allowed farmers to continue sowing crops in regions where rain previously delayed planting.

9.   Cone fired his glove into the dugout after the second inning and slammed the ball on the mound after rain delayed the game a second time in the sixth.

10.   First, cold spring rains delayed planting by Midwest growers.