heatwave
Example Sentences
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Some climatologists fear summer events like the World Cup and Olympic Games are just one heatwave away from a major weather-related tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
There have been at least 15 water-related deaths during the recent heatwave.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"The recent heatwave has seen significant peaks in demand for water, while river flows have fallen due to the very dry spring, and reservoir levels are reducing."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
France's weather service warned Saturday that strong storms could mark the end of a record-breaking heatwave blamed for a number of deaths across northern Europe.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Meditatively Campian watched the line of light as it dropped lower and lower, soon to flood the valley with its fierce heatwave.
From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram
