perspiration

Example Sentences

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"There are even some rather moving, rather touching details -- namely, its silk lining shows clear signs of perspiration," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He begins “Hotwired” with an accessible tour through the biology and evolutionary history of perspiration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The polygraph exam uses a device strapped to a subject’s body to measure physiological responses like heart rate, blood pressure and perspiration as the person answers yes-or-no questions.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

This was not a bad United display, certainly not their worst in recent times, but all the perspiration expended could not cover up the shortage of inspiration that will be at his disposal.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

When the train slowed, the smell of perspiration washed over him.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario