heat wave

Example Sentences

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By mid-March, alarming snow deficits all over the Western states were capped off by a record-breaking heat wave that melted much of the remaining snowpack.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

There was a heat wave that week, so I was constantly sweating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Diaz also said it is usual to see such so much fly activity this time of year, noting that the uptick is probably connected to the recent record-setting heat wave.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s finally expected to cool down in Southern California this weekend after a scorching heat wave this week broke temperature records across the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

And they were all in this heat wave together.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English