This may be a pattern that repeats itself, especially given cooler temperatures expected to continue sliding in over the next two weeks — with high temps comfortably in the 80s for much of the Central Valley.
—
Sean Macaday,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2026
Congress repeats the pattern because lawmakers assume the consequences will arrive after the next election.
—
Carolyn Bourdeaux,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.