fire and brimstone

Example Sentences

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If there was any doubt whether he could get back to his heights of six years ago, they were answered in 30 deliveries of fire and brimstone.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

In our modern dystopia, fire and brimstone have been replaced by ones and zeroes.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Televangelists such as Jimmy Swaggart, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Kenneth Copeland were preaching fire and brimstone and the importance of tithing.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025

Soon, Chuck’s preaching at Calvary Chapel is less fire and brimstone and more peace and love, with a rock band, Love Song, to boot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

With no more chat Eurykleia obeyed and fetched out fire and brimstone.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer