baptism of fire
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Balfe: It was a bit of a baptism of fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Michael Carrick looked to have been handed a baptism of fire with Manchester City and Arsenal dished up in the first two games of his reign.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
It has been a baptism of fire for Scholz, who is known for his cautious public style.
From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2022
She's joined on the staff by newcomer Rose, played by Derry Girls' Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, who has to endure what's being described as a baptism of fire.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2021
It received its baptism of fire at the disastrous battle of Fredericksburg, December 13th, 1862.
From Historical sketch of the Fifteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers First Brigade, First Division, Sixth Corps by Anonymous
