baptism of fire
Example Sentences
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Balfe: It was a bit of a baptism of fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry are poised to win Olympic gold in Milan despite a baptism of fire in their debut season with accusations of control and manipulation flying.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 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
Sylvie received her small baptism of fire with courage.
From Home Fires in France by Dorothy Canfield
