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hotspot

  • a variation of hot spot.
    hot spot
    noun
    a 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.

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Fistral Beach is one of busiest beaches in the country and a surfing hotspot.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The agency publishes a schedule of what days and times to expect the ritual, based on moon cycles and the timing at San Pedro’s Cabrillo Beach, a known grunion hotspot.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

You must be able to read and respond to work-related correspondence in a timely fashion, which means you need access to your phone, laptop and a wifi signal or hotspot.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Another "PFAS hotspot" was found by water authority testing in the state's Blue Mountains world heritage area, close to an air force base, in 2024.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

The northern part of Greenland is now one of the regions most affected by these changes, emerging as a major hotspot for extreme melting.

From Science Daily May 4, 2026

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