extreme weather
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extreme weather
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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"So many are already struggling for survival without these extreme weather pressures," Fox said.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
It’s led to extreme weather events and the conditions brewing this summer in the Pacific are no exception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Tatton Park's annual Apple Day has been cancelled for the first time in 24 years after extreme weather and increased pest activity left organisers short of fruit to share with visitors.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
We take you inside the daily lives of the workers keeping AI online, from engineers checking rooftops for bird damage to technicians hunkering down on cots during extreme weather to keep servers running 24/7.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
I got a book from my school’s book fair last year that explains all kinds of extreme weather.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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