How to Use break a sweat in a Sentence
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In the end, Bob Iger didn’t have to break a sweat to fend off Nelson Peltz.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
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Wouldn’t want anyone to break a sweat en route to or from a donut fix.
—Elisa Albert, Longreads, 28 Apr. 2020
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These are so easy to crack that hackers won’t even break a sweat to get in.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2020
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This was supposed to be a place where Black people did not break a sweat.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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There’s also a gym on the upper level for those who wish to break a sweat.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
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Get your workout in - break a sweat for at least 20 minutes.
—Alex Aronson, Redbook, 31 Oct. 2019
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Only the windshield wipers seemed to break a sweat in the conditions.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 5 July 2023
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Richmond hasn’t had to break a sweat running for his U.S. House seat since then.
—Tyler Bridges, NOLA.com, 5 Sep. 2020
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Craig Melvin's son stepped up to interview an NBA star and didn't break a sweat.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023
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Unwind at the spa, spend some time in the heated rooftop pool, or break a sweat at the state-of-the-art fitness center.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
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Stephen Curry hit the Spurs with 32 points for the second night in a row, and this time barely had to break a sweat in the fourth quarter.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2021
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In this recipe, ground meat cooks in under 10 minutes—that’s barely enough time to break a sweat.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2023
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For a few minutes, not long after the start of the second half, France finally had to break a sweat.
—New York Times, 15 June 2021
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Platt, however, was more than prepared and did not break a sweat during the game.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 17 July 2023
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For starters, Jenna is a pro dancer and loves connecting with her dancing roots to break a sweat.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 9 June 2023
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In what could be the next big Olympic sport, participants often don’t break a sweat.
—Adam Epstein, Quartz, 31 July 2021
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But a plant that maybe 99 percent of Floridians have never heard of – who would break a sweat over its fate?
—Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022
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In cities where some apartment bathrooms may not be big enough to fit a mat, yogis are still finding ways to break a sweat.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2021
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Those looking to break a sweat can get in laps at the Olympic-length pool near the lobby, adjacent to a 24-hour fitness center.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024
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But Golden Boy doesn't break a sweat… pummeling his opponent to the dirt and ripping the arms off his body.
—Alex Raiman, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2023
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Grande went on to barely break a sweat while eating the spicy vegan wings, save for an inaudible burp here and there.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024
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Despite having to cough up money to cover a loss that would’ve killed other trading firms, Jump didn’t seem to break a sweat.
—Olga Kharif, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2022
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Use this guide to get Hamilton costume ideas that won't break a sweat or break your bank since the world has definitely turned upside down.
—Leah Marilla Thomas, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2020
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EcoMade fibers with classic silhouettes for preppy staples that feel safe to break a sweat in.
—Vogue, 3 Dec. 2021
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There are also two daily cruises up the river to enjoy the scenery and learn about Austin, and a spacious gym with top-of-the-line equipment for those who'd rather break a sweat indoors.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2024
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Just a couple of offensive possessions to break a sweat and reacclimate with NFL game speed.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2023
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Their newest candidate is something that’s free, painless, doesn’t taste bad and won’t force you to break a sweat: Gratitude.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
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And for those looking to break a sweat out in the open, a scenic 5K trail begins right outside the fitness center.
—T.j. Olwig, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
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The vibe of the books should be a little gritty but never fatally so, enough friction to break a sweat but nothing a bad boy mayor can’t handle.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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Whether millions of new accounts open overnight or trading action surges globally, your system shouldn’t break a sweat.
—Bill Capuzzi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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