heated

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But a heated argument coming from a house in Lee’s neighborhood became the next spark that lit a narrative fuse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

However, the way the analysis has been conducted has provoked heated debate.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

As the green of summer grew around the dome and the weather heated up, it morphed, looking more like a loaf of bread as the sides began to melt.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

As the row around his planned London performance heated, West had offered to meet members of Britain's Jewish community.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The first game got so heated that Jay walked away from the table and disowned both of us.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas