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hotbed

[hot-bed] / ˈhɒtˌbɛd /






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It put them in a hotbed of hippiedom right as the 1960s got rolling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

"So really it's a misunderstood hotbed of feminist advancement - because it disguised its purposes so carefully."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

It's regarded as a hotbed of innovation and resides in the shadow of some of the most influential Big Tech companies on the planet, including many pioneers in the AI field.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Once a hotbed of post-coup protests, it has since thrived as a nightlife hive.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

She turned around and looked at all the chicken in the hotbed.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

Such ploys were unheard of two years ago, when investors were snapping up property and shift workers were "hotbedding", or rotating use of beds.

From Reuters Mar. 5, 2015

In some instances, this has led to "hotbedding" or sharing of a single bed by up to three workers who stagger their shifts to keep out of each other's way.

From Reuters Jun. 10, 2012




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