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

Redick, who signed an extension in September that will keep him under contract until 2030, is not on the hot seat, not yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Like his predecessor in the UUP hot seat Doug Beattie, he was a progressive leader.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 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

“Styx has been to the Children’s Museum ten times,” I reported, hoping to get him off the hot seat.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon