heatwaves
📖 Definitions
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noun
Prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity, typically lasting several days or weeks.; Sudden surges or periods of intense activity, emotion, or public controversy.
💬 Examples
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Critics argue that reliance on fossil fuels exacerbates the very conditions causing these heatwaves, creating a vicious cycle.
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The recent political scandals triggered heatwaves of public outrage across the nation.