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
Few are like Cliffwater, which until recently was an investor darling but now finds itself in the hot seat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 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
Judging by the noise coming out of Hollywood, whoever ends up in the hot seat ought to be relieved not to be caught up in the Warner takeover battle.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Gay and Phil would be in the hot seat next.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
