hot spell
Example Sentences
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She explained that as long as temperatures stay mild, the flowers will continue to bloom, but a hot spell in the 90-degree range can shut the bloom down quickly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The region’s hot spell hampered efforts to quell the fire, triggering poor air conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025
It is not unusual to see this type of hot spell in the spring, and April can bring big swings in temperature.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
With temperatures starting to fall by the weekend, we are likely to fall just short of this brief hot spell officially being a heatwave in most areas.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024
Only a hot spell lasting several days triggered it.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
