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sweat

[swet] / swɛt /






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The walls around Equatorial Guinea's notorious Bata prison were freshly painted salmon-pink for Pope Leo XIV's visit Wednesday, but inside there was no masking the acrid smell of sweat and urine.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Others were left wiping sweat from their face.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In line for the merch booth, sweat drips down our backs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Car buyers are starting to sweat high gas prices, which could show up in sales if pump costs remain elevated, Christ said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

My heart percolates and my hands begin to sweat.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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