perspire
Example Sentences
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Your nose will perspire and you will feel compelled to touch it.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
When you perspire, the sweat on your skin can pull heat from your body as it evaporates.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023
And he said, ‘Coach, quarterbacks don’t sweat. Quarterbacks perspire.’
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022
The whole concept behind the machine is that people will perspire more while telling a lie.
From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018
It wasn't just the heat that was making me perspire but my nerves about what lay ahead.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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