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Upon hearing a commotion outside, McGlockton left the store to see 47-year-old Michael Drejka arguing heatedly with Jacobs.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Often when we’re upset with a spouse or loved one, our instinct is to argue heatedly or completely shut down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Season 3 will be 10 episodes long, extending the narrative runway for Han and company to chart the highly anticipated conclusion to Belly’s love life — an outcome fans have been heatedly debating for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

So what’s the state of what forever has seemed like the Seahawks’ most heatedly debated position group — the offensive line — as the team enters the 2023 NFL draft?

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

“And it wasn’t even poison I” Clevinger cried heatedly, growing more emphatic as he grew more confused.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller