Example Sentences

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An atmospheric river will douse the region Monday and Tuesday, but there’s a wide range of potential rainfall amounts, so how much flooding could happen isn’t clear.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

“The higher rates will douse the flames somewhat,” said Sal Guatieri, a senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2022

Once the plovers are stabilized, a trained professional will douse them in a special cleaning solution designed to break down the oil matting their feathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2021

Failmezger and her employees will douse tents with spray cans of sanitizer between uses.

From Washington Post • May 14, 2020

Duke: And then Petey will douse his glim.

From Wappin' Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates by Flory, Julia McCune