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Also hotly anticipated is Rosewood’s foray into Amsterdam’s hotel scene, which is slated to open in June.—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 Whether presidents have the authority to alter existing monuments is unclear and hotly contested.—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025 The science on transgender procedures, including hormone replacement and surgery, is hotly debated.—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025 The YouTuber’s appearance at the Arnold Amateur was hotly anticipated, with his millions of fans closely following his training prep ahead of the show.—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hotly
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of hotly was
before the 12th century
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