Example Sentences

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In the final act, which culminates in Christie’s hotly anticipated fall runway show, Riley successfully closes the circle.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Whether that eye-popping valuation reflects reality or investor hype remains hotly debated.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Consider the case of two hotly anticipated debuts on the New York Times bestseller list dated April 26.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The pair of videos prompted her Democratic rivals in the gubernatorial race to question Porter’s temperament, a criticism that has continued to linger during debates and throughout the hotly contested campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

For the rest of the morning, proposals were made and hotly debated in the assembly room.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman