oppressive heat

Example Sentences

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Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Several consecutive days of oppressive heat in these areas could significantly increase health risks.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

Their trips to Dallas are usually amid oppressive heat or thunderstorms.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Although Arti had risen before dawn to train, the oppressive heat bore down on her.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2023

The cool morning breeze and clouds thankfully shielded us from the otherwise oppressive heat.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed