oppressive heat
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U.S. government data shows that international travel has cooled off some this year, but airlines have said European trips remain in demand despite long immigration lines and oppressive heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
In World Cup news, numerous knockout-stage matches will be played under oppressive heat, including France v Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium and Norway v Cote d'Ivoire in Dallas on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Some of these events took place in oppressive heat.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2026
The oppressive heat wave broiling Southern California and the Southwestern U.S. is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to much of the region for at least the next few days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
Engines howling, wheels spinning, they proceeded through the forest at the pace of a walk, in continual rain and oppressive heat.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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