sweltering
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But when Clément Delangue and Julien Chaumond first arrived at the Manhattan offices of venture capital fund Betaworks for its “BotCamp” startup program in the sweltering summer of 2016, their goal was more modest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
We've taken a look at how the sweltering weather has left its mark on landscapes across the continent.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Some had waited all afternoon in sweltering heat beneath the scant shade of umbrellas, while others, the best prepared, had set up their telescopes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Personally, I’ve launched a full-scale assault on the sweltering weather, including consulting heat researchers for strategies on staying cool at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Its heroine was Sherry Nola, a girl conceived, born and brought up in sweltering luxury.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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