sweat off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“I wish there was a better way,” he said, wiping sweat off his eyebrows.
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
Without gravity pulling sweat off the body, the astronauts get covered in a coating of sweat - "way more than on Earth", she says.
From BBC
I wipe sweat off my face, take a sip of my water, squint at my chalk, and keep coloring.
From Literature
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
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