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The phrase "a light rain started to fall" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the beginning of a gentle or mild rainfall in a narrative or descriptive context.
Example: "As we walked through the park, a light rain started to fall, prompting us to seek shelter under a nearby tree."
Alternatives: "a gentle rain began to pour" or "a soft drizzle commenced".
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Clouds rolled in during the thick of the final competitions, and a light rain started to fall.
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