Example Sentences

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I only weighed myself after exercising, when I had sweat off a pound; the scale had become my judge and jury, and my happiness was entirely prisoner to its results.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2023

Around 4 p.m., with temperatures in the 90s, he had sweat through his cowboy boots and several T-shirts.

From New York Times • May 13, 2022

One game, he said, he had sweat through his shirt and vest and wore a pullover during the second half of a game.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2017

It was so hot out there that I just had sweat dripping off my hands.

From Washington Post • May 27, 2012

His polo shirt with the Gunners logo in the top right corner had sweat stains under the armpits.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan