heat up
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Ocean regions that fuel the planet's most powerful hurricanes and typhoons are heating up in the North Atlantic and Western Pacific.
From Science Daily
The metal heated up continuously during the process, leading him to conclude that heat is not a physical substance.
From Science Daily
As the UK continues to heat up - driven by humanity's greenhouse gas emissions - scientists expect the UK to experience more weather extremes.
From BBC
The race for the European Golden Shoe is heating up as the halfway mark of the 2025-26 season approaches.
From BBC
The Arctic has gained geostrategic importance as the race for rare earths heats up and as melting ice caused by global warming opens up new shipping routes.
From Barron's
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