sweat over
Example Sentences
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I snagged the seats, breaking into a sweat over the cost but hopeful I could haggle with United later about who would pay for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
Retail leaders say it will take years of gains in prescription sales before restaurants, weight loss companies and gyms break a sweat over these efforts.
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023
As screenwriters and actors — including celebrities like Jason Sudeikis and Kevin Bacon — walked picket lines on Monday, media moguls are starting to sweat over the reality of a two-headed Hollywood strike.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023
Ridgway said as Henry watched her sweat over the last few artifacts in the box.
From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2021
He could smell their sweat over the dumpster stink.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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