dog days
Example Sentences
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It’s the dog days of summer, with beastly heat, no proper holidays, and an abysmal history.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
There are a handful of additional days in which just one of the two chambers is scheduled to be in session, though typically not much business takes place during the dog days of summer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
For the 2026 Angels, the dog days have already begun — before Memorial Day weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
At least as I perceive it, there’s a strange coldness that wasn’t here before, ironic given how hot it is in the dog days of summer.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
The men were attempting to get a breath of fresh air during one of the dog days of summer.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
