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

When she hits, she’s hilarious: An extended bit about leaving a puddle of her perspiration on a piece of gym equipment involves James Cameron developing a submersible to get to the bottom of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

After the Wallabies edged a 10-try classic last year, England took revenge with a performance heavy on perspiration, if a little short on cohesion, at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Exhausted, dripping with perspiration, my girlfriend and I came to the end of our shift.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024

Even in the freezing December night, beads of perspiration rolled off Papa Will’s forehead.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals