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Example sentences for: douse

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The LAT says that Clinton spoke of trying to "douse the flames of the international financial crisis."
But according to the Globe , which helped douse the Gifford marriage when it videotaped the sportscaster's tryst with an unnaturally well-endowed former flight attendant, the flame is out.
Bush's replies have failed to "douse the questions," "dampen the controversy," or "turn down the heat."