hotspot
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a variation of
hot spot.
hot spotnouna country or region where dangerous or difficult political situations exist or may erupt, especially where a war, revolution, or a belligerent attitude toward other countries exists or may develop.
Example Sentences
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"This is a hotspot – there are seven settlements around here," Amin Khalil told me.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The force said plain-clothed and uniformed officers carried out patrols in hotspot areas and stopped offenders known to police.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including homes on Airbnb, an official said Monday, after a surge in complaints about visitors.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
This can create a transmission hotspot right on our back deck.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Spain's cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026