hotly

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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

Its Google Cloud growth— a hotly watched metric —was a huge standout.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Shirt launches are a hotly anticipated part of every World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The full-throated approach is a departure for the partnership, which was derided by some business leaders and political consultants last year for having little sway during the hotly contested mayoral race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“It didn’t look funny at all!” said Hermione hotly.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling