perspiring

Example Sentences

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They do not sweat like humans – only perspiring a small amount through the pads on their paws, with their often thick fur coats meaning their core temperature can rise quickly in high temperatures.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Even with the increased numbers of travelers of late, going on vacation in autumn is like entering a hushed and luxurious train car after having been in a stuffed summer subway pressed against perspiring commuters.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2023

In the interrogation room, he sat quietly and dabbed at his perspiring face with a tissue.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2022

For the most part, though, the late-night hosts were less interested in how the interview actually went down and more focused on Trump’s face, which appears to be perspiring throughout Morgan’s teaser.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2022

It was hot and we came off the floor perspiring.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway