oppressive heat

Example Sentences

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But, he said, the oppressive heat means that rain could evaporate before hitting the ground, producing a phenomenon known as “dry lightning” — a wildfire risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2024

Conditions can often be difficult at the US Open, which takes place in the New York summer and regularly has matches played in oppressive heat.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Each has spoken eloquently about smelling wildfire smoke on the wind and feeling trapped by the increasingly oppressive heat of summer on the high plains.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023

Jordan and Tom and I got into the front seat of Gatsby's car, Tom pushed the unfamiliar gears tentatively and we shot off into the oppressive heat leaving them out of sight behind.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald