doused
Example Sentences
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He said he ran to save a trailer that was ablaze and even caught fire himself before firefighters doused him and the vehicle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
They formed a line around the building to be doused with holy water by the parish priest.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Prediction market traders can bet on everything that sportsbook bettors can—the total number of points scored by both teams, individual player statistics, and even what color Gatorade the winning coach will be doused in.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
As the story goes, Bellinger doused his property with water and, when the supply ran dry, resorted to cider.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Dick doused the headlights, slowed down, and stopped until his eyes were adjusted to the moon-illuminated night.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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