doused
Example Sentences
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That made it 92-85 and effectively doused the Lakers’ comeback.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
It is an emotion that is doused over the closely bereaved, over and over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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 a result, the blaze reignited in some places after being doused, they said.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
I feel as if I’ve been doused with river water.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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