Recent Examples on the WebThe findings come as the exact time in which humans migrated to the South American continent remains hotly debated by researchers.—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 Both cases, in which he was accused of using the coroner’s office to benefit his private pathology practice, started hotly — in 2006 federal authorities initially brought 84 counts against him.—Clay Risen, New York Times, 17 May 2024 Meme stocks are company shares that become wildly popular online and are hotly traded by investors, most of them individual rather than institutional, sending prices soaring regardless of the company’s actual performance.—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 May 2024 Maryland’s primary on Tuesday features a wildly expensive U.S. Senate election, a rematch for Baltimore mayor that pits incumbent Brandon Scott against former Mayor Sheila Dixon, and a hotly contested 3rd Congressional District race for a rare open seat.—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hotly
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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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