71.  Consequently, many government ministries tore down the traditional platforms they were building from which water is thrown and dances performed, apparently as a security measure.

72.  Democrats immediately threw cold water on a retroactive tax cut, citing the potential drain on the projected budget surplus.

73.  His doctor threw cold water on that plan.

74.  Honda Motor Co. President Nobuhiko Kawamoto threw cold water Wednesday on a U.S. proposal to have direct talks with Japanese automakers on reducing tensions in auto trade.

75.  In essence, it would be throwing the water away.

76.  It did not help matters when Lizard popped in and tried to help by throwing water at the gurgling pan.

77.  Japanese researchers are throwing cold water on one of the much-touted benefits of green tea.

78.  Jean-Francois Deniau was about to sail alone across the Atlantic when his doctor threw cold water on the idea.

79.  Lo accused Lee of starting the fight by trying to throw water in his face.

80.  Moments later, when police intervened and chased McKenzie, he allegedly threw water from a paper cup over his shoulder, dousing a uniformed police officer.