- present participle of swelter.
sweltering
Example Sentences
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Sweltering weather will descend on much of California over the next few days, possibly ushering in temperatures deeper into the triple digits earlier than ever for some areas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
But Emma Bacon, who founded Sweltering Cities, argues that meaningful progress will require bigger policy shifts.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
Sweltering classrooms are becoming the norm in Seattle-area school buildings, many of which have no or poor air conditioning systems.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023
Sweltering heat has also hit the Middle East.
From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023
Sweltering heat followed the rising of the sun, and, as it lighted up the desert with its glare, Grace stopped and began her survey of the horizon as requested by the guide.
From Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
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