sweltering

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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

The sweltering temperatures are arriving months earlier than typical and communities have not had time to acclimate, making the early-season heat particularly dangerous, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

Sinner was undoubtedly the biggest winner on a sweltering day where play was suspended and almost 100,000 fans were warned to take care in the heat.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

It wasn’t just hot here, it was sweltering.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray