doused
Example Sentences
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A series of herring gulls have been found doused in oil in the west of the Isle of Man, prompting concerns from conservationists.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The “lentils,” as Mars calls them, are then doused in a sugary coating and loaded into huge rotating drums, or pans, to be colored.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
They formed a line around the building to be doused with holy water by the parish priest.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
“The Mountain” is, as expected, heavily doused with notions on the concept of death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
At my feet, the city doused its lights in sleep, its buildings blackened, as if for a funeral.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
