hot seat

Example Sentences

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As he heads out of the hot seat, he would like to see more support for those who follow in his, and their, wake.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Scott has also found himself on the hot seat over his $163,000 city SUV.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Cue the violins, because after Jerome Powell’s swan song Fed rate meeting, it’s his final two weeks in the hot seat.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The last Bruins coach to survive that scenario was Ben Howland, who immediately entered the next season on the hot seat, his fate seemingly a fait accompli.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

"She gets a promotion 'cause she was in the hot seat when the imagery came through?"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir