heat wave

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Recent Examples of heat wave Most deaths during the Pacific Northwest heat wave occurred in private residences. Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The state had its first heat wave from June 19 to 23, with record-breaking temperatures felt across the state. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025 The world must stop burning fossil fuels to stop heat waves becoming hotter and deadlier and cities need to urgently adapt, said Friederike Otto, a climate scientist at Imperial College London. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 July 2025 In 2024, for instance, heat waves in India resulted in over 450 deaths. Time, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for heat wave
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heat
Noun
  • Stovetop: Pour your coffee into a small saucepan and warm gently over low to medium heat until steaming.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
  • That means cotton or linen fibers in loose, open weaves to maximize airflow and avoid trapping heat.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025

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