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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

“In several conversations, Lewis repeatedly — and heatedly — offered to give me an exclusive interview about the Post’s future, as long as I dropped the story about the allegations,” Mr. Folkenflik wrote.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

The saga has been heatedly discussed by journalists and media watchers, and lamented by onetime fans of the iconic brand.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Later accounts by Oppenheimer, Chevalier, and Eltenton leave no doubt that Oppenheimer instantly and heatedly turned away the offer.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik