oppressive heat

Example Sentences

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Several consecutive days of oppressive heat in these areas could significantly increase health risks.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

With this oppressive heat, the only reason to wish summer could last a little longer would be to prolong the availability of good watermelon.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

It is not unprecedented for a major league team to play its home games in oppressive heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2024

Their trips to Dallas are usually amid oppressive heat or thunderstorms.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Engines howling, wheels spinning, they proceeded through the forest at the pace of a walk, in continual rain and oppressive heat.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston