perspired

Example Sentences

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The beleaguered bride, in her dress, perspired through her makeup on a warm afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

He recalls that Cash, out of his element as an actor, perspired so much out of nervousness that Ron got soaking wet.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2021

As sweat beaded under masks and upper lips perspired in the beating sun, the cast and crew of “Pass Over” introduced themselves for the first time through handshakes and hugs, rather than a Zoom screen.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2021

But I perspired on them so much that the metal inside was totally rusted and started to smell.

From The Verge • Oct. 15, 2017

As his infection intensified, Garfield heavily perspired and ran a high fever.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow