doused
Example Sentences
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“The Mountain” is, as expected, heavily doused with notions on the concept of death.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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
“As a quarterback you have to take what they give you — and Jaylin did that,” said Gerard, whose players doused him with ice water after the awards ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
It doused him, splashing across his face and chest.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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