hot spot

Example Sentences

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In the second half of the Obama era, it was La Diplomate, the trendy French restaurant that became a hot spot after its 2013 opening.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

"We're focused now on this area as literally a hot spot for the interaction that underpins at least one component of the disease."

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

"In 2025 alone, Sicily has been hit by 48 exceptional weather events", from wind and rain to extreme heat, showing the Mediterranean island is "a hot spot for climate change in all respects", he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Once a hot spot for western film sets, Chatsworth now serves as a suburban retreat for those seeking space, with relatively low population density compared with other San Fernando Valley neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Eric bent down and blew softly again till the patch was bright Sam poked the piece of tinder wood into the hot spot, then a branch.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding