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in a strongly emotional, heated, or forceful manner
- She hotly denied any involvement in the scandal.
- He hotly objected to the accusations made against him.
- The two leaders hotly exchanged views over the new policy.
- The proposal was hotly defended by its supporters.
- They hotly contested the final decision in court.
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in a determined and persistent way, often involving close pursuit or competition
- The thief fled through the alley, hotly pursued by security guards.
- She was hotly followed by the defending champion in the race.
- He was hotly trailed by reporters after the hearing.
- The prize was hotly contested by multiple teams.
- The suspect was hotly chased across rooftops by the police.
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in a manner involving high heat or temperature
- The pan sizzled hotly on the stove.
- The sun beat down hotly on the desert road.
- The coals glowed hotly in the fire pit.
- Her cheeks burned hotly from embarrassment and heat.
- The soup steamed hotly as it was served.
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