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To have made an inquiry
“All we have to do is collate the evidence, sweat the suspect, find the holes in the story, and nail them.”
Past tense for to perspire or exude sweat
“His heart pumped faster and faster, and he began to sweat profusely.”
Past tense for to ooze or secrete a substance
“Then, grasping the two ends, they would twist the sleeve so that the oil would sweat out and drip into a vase.”
Past tense for to be anxious or concerned about something in particular
“Pay attention to these basics, and don't sweat the details too soon.”
Past tense for to apply great and continuous effort
“Feynman had to sweat for years on the detail before he eventually received his Nobel Prize.”
Past tense for to show, feel, or cause to feel, concern or worry
Past tense for to work excessively hard
Past tense for to tolerate, endure, or put up with (something)
Past tense for to question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given
Past tense for to wait (in readiness or expectation) for
Past tense for to oppressively cause someone or something to do too much work
Past tense for to consider a thought or idea
Past tense for to remain in a heated or stifling atmosphere
Past tense for compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
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