doused
Example Sentences
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It is an emotion that is doused over the closely bereaved, over and over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
In December however the US Food and Drug Administration doused hopes for its tolebrutinib drug by refusing to approve it for a form of multiple sclerosis.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
As a result, the blaze reignited in some places after being doused, they said.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
“As a quarterback you have to take what they give you — and Jaylin did that,” said Gerard, whose players doused him with ice water after the awards ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
The fire had been successfully doused on the left side of the house, but what remained was charred and smoking—the rafters glowing like skeletons in the night sky.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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