oppressive heat

Example Sentences

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Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

So it proved after Pakistan won the toss in oppressive heat and pounced on the chance to bat first on the flattest of pitches.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

Their trips to Dallas are usually amid oppressive heat or thunderstorms.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Although Arti had risen before dawn to train, the oppressive heat bore down on her.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2023

As the sun sets and the oppressive heat breaks, he hears crickets and frogs begin their music and join the migrant chorus.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario