cold sweat
Example Sentences
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As someone who wakes up in a cold sweat every night, terrified by the looming possibility that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” may be awful, trust me: Sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
St James' Park was in a cold sweat on the final day as Newcastle lost to Everton, but the party started after Manchester United's controversial win against Aston Villa.
From BBC ● May 26, 2025
I awoke in a cold sweat, comforted by the realization that I was still at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
On most nights, I wake up in a pool of cold sweat.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2022
When he thought of this he sweated heavy cold sweat, and he dared to tell no one what his uncle hid in his bosom.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
