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sweltering

[swel-ter-ing] / ˈswɛl tər ɪŋ /


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Benfica's win against Bayern Munich in Charlotte was played at 15:00 local time in sweltering 36C conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Heavy infrastructure damage from the U.S. bombing led to chronic and constant failure of the electric and water systems in major cities — making them almost unlivable, especially in the sweltering summers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Venues for both matches are yet to be confirmed but will reportedly be in Tampa, Miami or Orlando to allow the squad to acclimatise to what are expected to be sweltering conditions.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The first day of Hanukkah was a sweltering one in Sydney - a perfect afternoon to spend at Australia's most iconic beach.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

He remained a face in the crowd until one sweltering day in July when he was no longer keeplocked.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover