sweat
verb (used without object)
to perspire, especially freely or profusely.
was sweating
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past progressiveof sweat.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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I think he found it hard getting the volume of carbohydrate drink into him, because he was sweating so quickly.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
A small breeze picked up and I realized how much I was sweating under the Texas sun.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2024
Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, was sweating out the 1.199-point margin of victory over Brazilian star Rebeca Andrade, who won her second consecutive Olympic all-around silver medal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024
When he looked into the camera, he was sweating.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
He had his rod and his bag and his net all in one hand, and he was sweating.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
