sweltered
Example Sentences
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As the region sweltered through its latest heatwave, the wildfire -- rare in the north of the country -- quickly spread, disrupting rail and road traffic during a busy holiday travel weekend.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Europe bakes in fierce heat" is the FT Weekend's headline as it reports the continent sweltered through a fifth day of record-breaking temperatures, with thermometers topping 40C.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Jakub Mensik collapsed on court after his second-round win and Novak Djokovic sweltered for almost four hours as players were made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French Open.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Millions have sweltered through this week's intense heatwave.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
I sweltered in my wolverine hat and caribou parka.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
