degrees

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Average highs at this time of year are typically in the upper teens, but some spots may see values 10 degrees higher than normal.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Among young people who don’t have bachelor’s degrees, there is a larger share who are sitting out—meaning, not even looking for work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

After more than 1,300 people died in 2024, when temperatures soared above 50 degrees Celsius, Saudi authorities introduced a range of heat-mitigation measures including more shaded areas and thousands of extra health workers.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

He received his high school diploma but pushed his children to pursue higher degrees, and he would call his mother nightly to check up on her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

His viewpoint had suddenly shifted a few degrees.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French