hot spell
Example Sentences
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The report comes as a new heatwave is battering Europe this week, following a record-breaking one in June and an unusually early spring hot spell in May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
A heatwave in late May across Europe was tied to a heat dome, while a horseshoe-shaped omega pattern was identified as a key driver of a major hot spell over France in June 2025.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Even by mid-summer standards, the current hot spell would be significant - let alone for May.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Only Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White has been more ruthless with his finishing than Matheus Cunha, while Benjamin Sesko and Casemiro have also been enjoying a hot spell in front of goal recently.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
“Ripe and runny. It’s been a hot spell here lately.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
