cold sweat
Example Sentences
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As someone who wakes up in a cold sweat every night, terrified by the looming possibility that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” may be awful, trust me: Sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Charles Green, Imran Ahmad, Derek Llambias, Barry Leach, David Somers - all these and more still have the capacity to make some on the current board break out in a cold sweat.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024
"Even when I realise I am not in Kuta traffic, I can shake in fear, break out in a cold sweat and feel really scared."
From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2022
Thomas awoke early in the morning in a cold sweat, vomiting on his floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2022
I stared up at her, bewildered, as a cold sweat surfaced under my arms.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
