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“In many cases, firefighters use water to douse and cool nearby structures to keep the fire from spreading further. This minimizes additional damage to the facilities.”

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European captain Luke Donald holds the Ryder Cup trophy as he is doused with champagne while celebrating his team's victory over the United States.

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This year, however, frustration has doused much of the fun.

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Some doused themselves in body spray in the parking lot before joining the line.

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Another local, who did not want to give his name, said he had witnessed three "severely burned" people being doused by emergency services and given oxygen.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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