douse
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A fire extinguisher was used to douse the blaze.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Julian wants to destroy the unfinished Christophers, but can’t bring himself to douse the canvases in kerosene and light the match.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
On the night the fire broke out, Caruso voiced his fury on live television about empty fire hydrants and the overall lack of water to douse the flames.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
Firefighters continued to douse the building with water to cool the structure and prevent embers from re-igniting.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
Turning the cold water on full force, I soak my hand towel and use it to douse my face and the back of my neck in icy cold.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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