sweltering

Example Sentences

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When the grid goes out on a sweltering night, so does his fan, he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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

Lyberth said the cool climate was "very good for leafy greens", in contrast to Europe's sweltering, drought-wracked summers.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 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

The afternoon air was sweltering; the water would warm quickly; I tossed in the pack of ice.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover