sweat off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“I wish there was a better way,” he said, wiping sweat off his eyebrows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
The desserts chapter truly transformed my palate, even if it means I work a little harder in the gym to sweat off the newfound calories!
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2024
With the referee almost extending his arms to call off the contest, the corner anxiously told him to use it to wipe sweat off the canvas.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2024
He rubbed his sore back and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
Minho shrugged, then wiped fresh beads of sweat off his forehead.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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