cold sweat
Example Sentences
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If the thought of configuring a VPN makes you break out in a cold sweat, this one’s for you.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 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
“And you . . . you didn’t come from the Chamber of Secrets?” said Harry, who could feel cold sweat on his forehead.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
