perspiration
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Your skin is slightly shining from perspiration, but you barely feel the heat because you get to enjoy the cold deliciousness of a frozen yogurt pop.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
"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 danced with electric energy, sang with heartwarming ardency, and splashed perspiration around the Circle in the Square in “Just in Time,” portraying the 1960s chart-topper and sometime movie star Bobby Darin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 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
His forehead streamed with perspiration and he tasted salt on his tongue.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing perspiration
Charlotte's Web
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Physical Education - Introductory
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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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