1.   After two minutes a local anaesthetic spray was applied to the back of the throat and intravenous midazolam given to produce a similar level of sedation.

2.   The deputies applied the spray safely to counter what they saw as dangers posed by cutting through heavy locks, she said.

3.   The deputies, who appeared to be gentle throughout, then held back the head of each of those remaining and applied the spray with cotton swabs.

4.   To make its stiff joints more supple, he applied silicone spray.

5.   Water plants, wait a day or two, then apply the spray in the morning.

6.   With the movie lights slated to be switched on at any minute, crew members light cigars and apply bug spray.

7.   For a final effect, they applied glaze spray over the entire work to soften and shine its appearance.

8.   In a rare controversy at the polls, invisible spray was applied to the fingers of voters to prevent multiple voting.