torrid heat

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Wingo said he pays especially close attention to those who may be more susceptible to the torrid heat, such as pregnant and nursing women and the elderly.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

The torrid heat has gripped China for several weeks, pushing local governments to ask residents and businesses to curb the usage of electricity.

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2023

There are no judges or eliminations, but for two weeks the stars must cope with torrential downpours, torrid heat and potentially deadly wildlife to earn money for their favorite charities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022

She suffered in the torrid heat during her first grueling day of training, and dropped out a week later.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2018

I have traversed the world from the frozen seas to the chasms of torrid heat.

From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry