in a cold sweat
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St James' Park was in a cold sweat on the final day as Newcastle lost to Everton, but the party started after Manchester United's controversial win against Aston Villa.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
"Even when I realise I am not in Kuta traffic, I can shake in fear, break out in a cold sweat and feel really scared."
From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2022
Even the most devoted cat owners wonder at some point, perhaps waking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night, whether their cat really loves them.
From Scientific American • Oct. 5, 2022
Thomas awoke early in the morning in a cold sweat, vomiting on his floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2022
This allowed her to sleep peacefully and avoid waking up the next morning in a cold sweat.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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