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sultry

[suhl-tree] / ˈsʌl tri /




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Sultry, sweltering, sticky summer days often lead to strong summer evening storms, and in the Washington region, Saturday offered a good example.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2021

Sultry styling moves Ford's icon into the future without losing its 1960s fastback soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2014

Sultry breezes filtered through the open-air lobby decorated in colonial style, with wicker chairs, spinning ceiling fans, faux Southeast Asian antiques and pillars of solid teak.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2012

Sultry screen icon Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away in March 2011 aged 79, was placed fifth after reportedly earning $12 million, with a large portion coming from the sales of her popular fragrance, "White Diamonds."

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2011

Gentle breezes and Clear Weather; hott and Sultry.

From Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World by Cook, James




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