Examples of sweltering in a Sentence
the air conditioning was broken, and it was sweltering in the office
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For Ray, a fun way to use Herbsaint—especially during the sweltering summer heat in NOLA—is to mix it in frozen cocktails.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
The psychological thriller is set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, as residents in the sleepy Georgia town of Dahlonega are forced to deal with the aftermath of a murder that becomes a scandalous news story.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Now based in the New York area, Llamas returned home to battle the sweltering heat back in August to witness the University of Miami team in action.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
To avoid the sweltering temperatures of the peak summer season, Ange suggests travelers visit in April, May, September, or October.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
The psychological thriller is set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, as residents in the sleepy Georgia town of Dahlonega are forced to deal with the aftermath of a murder that becomes a scandalous news story.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Now based in the New York area, Llamas returned home to battle the sweltering heat back in August to witness the University of Miami team in action.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
To avoid the sweltering temperatures of the peak summer season, Ange suggests travelers visit in April, May, September, or October.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sweltering
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“Sweltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweltering. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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