heat wave
Example Sentences
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Iran, a largely arid country, has for years suffered chronic dry spells and heat waves, which are expected to worsen with climate change.
From Barron's
Capacity auctions are designed to pay power plants for being available to meet demand, including on high-demand days like during a heat wave.
From Barron's
Climate change, including extreme heat and frequent heat waves, is already known to harm ecosystems, agriculture, and human health.
From Science Daily
During a heat wave three years ago, friends brought electric fans and bags of ice to cool his library.
Gas plants sometimes have to run on oil during heat waves or frigid weather, but this is expensive and can violate state emissions standards.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
