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Examples of clime in a Sentence
a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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From cashmere jumpers to the softest pyjamas, these gifts are ideal for travelers who are due to set off to snowy climes.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The most popular domestic location for travelers is Orlando, with three other Florida cities in the top 10 as Americans seek warmer climes.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Recognizing the need for care The exhibits here are designed to be immersive – cooler temperatures to represent mountainous climes, recordings of explosions, and flashing lights help paint a picture of epic fights.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024
In front of the treadmill, people have taped scenes from more temperate climes—ones with trees and flowers.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Late Latin clima
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of clime was
in the 14th century
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clime. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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