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As the players doused one another in celebration, the Dodgers readily gave credit to a Phillies pitching staff that might rate as the best they will face this October.

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They were doused in a fragrance called Caramel Swirl, a mashup of notes that they liked because it remind them of Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup.

“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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