hotshot
Example Sentences
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People start claiming your hotshot 27-year-old offensive coordinator is the reason for your success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
The Eddie Murphy vehicle chronicles a hotshot advertising executive’s rude awakening after a merger leaves him with a new boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
Logan had played the game of his life, the hotshot being lauded by the press for his lightning-quick pace and clinical finishing that put the Lancashire opposition to the sword.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024
“It’s always hot on fires, but it seems like this year so far has definitely been about dealing with temperatures over 100, if not more,” said hotshot superintendent Dan Mallia.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2024
The teacher was unpredictable and yet predictable at the same time, which reasoning confused Brian because he wasn’t exactly a hotshot in the psychology department.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
