sweltered

As the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England and across much of northern Europe.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

While much of Europe and large parts of England and Wales have sweltered in record-breaking heat this summer, the weather here is overcast and relatively cool.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Europe has sweltered through one heat wave after another this summer, and its green disavowal of air conditioning comes at an economic cost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Europe also sweltered through a scorching summer this year, with prolonged heatwaves pushing temperatures above 40C in parts of the south.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

I sweltered in my wolverine hat and caribou parka.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell