hot seat
Example Sentences
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Scott has also found himself on the hot seat over his $163,000 city SUV.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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
Finch, who sat in BBC CWR's hot seat on Friday, said he wrote the letter to get the "best deal" for vulnerable children.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
We kept most things from the old people, but sometimes they caught on and then we rotated the hot seat.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
