oppressive heat

Example Sentences

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Constant fear, confinement and oppressive heat has worsened her children’s mental and physical well-being, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

Conditions can often be difficult at the US Open, which takes place in the New York summer and regularly has matches played in oppressive heat.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

But on Wednesday, there might be brief relief from the oppressive heat as the heat index may not reach 100 degrees.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2023

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