profusely

Example Sentences

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During an interview at the scene of the crash, Woods was "sweating profusely" and his movements were "lethargic and slow", an officer wrote in the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Rams were nearly toppled by the runts, barely surviving what should have been a blowout, profusely sweating through a wild-card playoff game that should have been a breeze, and now you wonder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Noticing that Ostrovsky was bleeding profusely, the man gave him his shirt to use for compression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

They’ve all learned to treat him with respect, to thank him profusely for everything right in the world, so to keep him on their good side.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

She ran errands for Momma when we were busy in the Store and sweated profusely.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou