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Recent Examples of hot spot
These principles are supported by decades of public health and epidemiological research that extends far beyond any single longevity hot spot.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
The film follows a Bigfoot hoax that goes horribly wrong in the middle of an actual Sasquatch hot spot, leading to a chaotic struggle between the hoaxers, investigators, and a supernatural force that defies explanation.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Revel Sports Tavern has become a hot spot for soccer fans to gather and enjoy a cold beer as their teams duke it out for 90 minutes.
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Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Well regarded as a culinary hot spot that’s soaked in seaside charm, the easily walkable city is the perfect place to spend a long weekend—or more.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
The film follows a Bigfoot hoax that goes horribly wrong in the middle of an actual Sasquatch hot spot, leading to a chaotic struggle between the hoaxers, investigators, and a supernatural force that defies explanation.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Revel Sports Tavern has become a hot spot for soccer fans to gather and enjoy a cold beer as their teams duke it out for 90 minutes.
—
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Well regarded as a culinary hot spot that’s soaked in seaside charm, the easily walkable city is the perfect place to spend a long weekend—or more.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hot spot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot spot
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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There's also a custom trampoline, playground and even an ice skating rink on the upper lawn.
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Brighton need three points to stay within touching distance of Bournemouth above them, but Elland Road might not be a happy hunting ground for the visitors.
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The Gtech Community Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for Chelsea in recent years, having failed to win in any of their last three visits to the ground.
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One facility, under the banks of the Seine near the Place du Canada, is a hive of pumps, pipes and machinery.
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Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
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Residents of La Guaira, ground zero of the calamity, said food and water remained in short supply, despite the massive aid effort.
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Minnesota has become ground zero for the administration’s anti-fraud campaign after investigators identified billions of dollars in potentially fraudulent claims across high-risk Medicaid programs.
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India leads the way population-wise, but other South Asian countries, as well as Great Britain and Commonwealth countries like Australia and New Zealand, are also cricket hotbeds.
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The Abbott show was at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom in June 2025, contributing to a growing buzz around Keyland’s music in the city, especially at the Mercury Lounge, a hotbed of Red Dirt in Tulsa where the band has become a regular.
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In effect, the system serves as the tournament's digital nerve center, helping FIFA and Lenovo manage the complex logistics of hosting matches simultaneously across countries and cities.
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Ultimately the interference can lead to flight disruptions and delays as confusion descends on the nerve center of a plane.
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The story begins with the historic building designed by Edward Durrell Stone in the 1960s as the World Trade Center, with a cruciform plan that nodded to the four corners of the compass and New Orleans’ place as a center of international commerce.
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All that was missing from the game was a rusty shiv in the center circle.
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Story-wise, the crew is chasing the final Shadowsmith and the World Seed, with Takeo and Carver central to the Kowakujō main quest that unlocks at launch.
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SpaceX went public on June 12, with AI central to its IPO narrative.
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“Hot spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20spot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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