heat up
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Their bodies heat up more quickly than adults' and they sweat less, making it more difficult for them to cool down.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Junior Caminero doubled in the first inning, and Ryan Vilade followed with a home run on a cutter, silencing a sold-out Dodger Stadium before the game could even heat up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Then, I’ll pour in my choice of soup, allowing it to heat up with the aromatics and incorporate those strong flavors.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
It could provide solace if it comes in weaker than expected, or be a scourge if it continues to heat up.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“I can heat up some coffee real quick,” I said.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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