temperature
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As this wave makes it way over the Pacific, it suppresses the cold water that usually comes up from the deep ocean, making the surface temperature higher.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
With a mean average temperature of 14.6C, it was 1.6C above the long-term average.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Anyone who has ever heated a pot of water knows that temperature depends on more than how hot something gets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Pioneer bought additional tooling and experimented with changes in temperature and curing times to better understand and fix the problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The immediate cause of death is probably hypothermia—his body can't control its internal temperature.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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The reservoir remains low following record-breaking temperatures over the summer, with a current capacity of only 21.1% as of 27 September, according to South West Water.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
With a severe El Nino forecast to send temperatures soaring over summer, scientists hope the rebound is not short lived.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The medical staff recommended breathwork and stretching sessions, along with contrast therapy, alternating between freezing-cold temperatures and heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
December is rarely bitter cold in South Alabama during the day, but at night the temperatures can drop, a dramatic reminder that it's winter, even in the South.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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Vocabulary lists containing temperature
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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