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heat

[heet] / hit /




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“My child gets dehydrated from sweating; now with the arrival of the heat, he’s thin and has dark circles under his eyes,” Fals said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Adult Joshua trees are more resilient than seedlings, but they can still succumb to intense heat waves and drought.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The major stock indexes are feeling the heat, in part because higher rates mean future profits are worth less in today’s dollars.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The sun beat down on me, the heat of it on my hair, burning my scalp.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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