heated
Example Sentences
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The two got into a heated argument in May that ended with her pushing him, according to a police report—though each offered a conflicting description of the incident.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
That transformation has surprised many within academy football, where stories persist of fierce rivalries between the two clubs, heated confrontations behind the scenes and intense celebrations after victories at lower age-group levels.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The heated encounter ends with the woman, who is also recording the confrontation, walking toward him and pushing his phone away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Gas heated by the black hole's activity may eventually cool again.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
He and Babulya had heated discussions about every individual letter, it seemed.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
