hot spell
Example Sentences
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Several people died during a previous hot spell in May, including a teenage girl in Warwickshire.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 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
The current heatwave is the second in consecutive months, after an unusually hot spell in May broke new ground.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Across the hot spell, some areas will see temperatures not fall below 21C or 22C, resulting in a so-called tropical night.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
“Ripe and runny. It’s been a hot spell here lately.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
