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break a sweat



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When doing these, my goal isn’t to break a sweat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Angeleno Clay Holmes sort of understands what it is like to be a professional athlete — he supplements his income playing competitive poker — though he says he doesn’t really break a sweat doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

“I’ve never seen her break a sweat, other than while dancing,” Blige said, even on extended music video shoots or high-drama award shows.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

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

“I did not plan to break a sweat this early. What now?”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas