heat
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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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