baptism
Example Sentences
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Reddin's first major job was to appoint Tandy and it has been a baptism of fire in the first campaign for the new head coach.
From BBC
It was baptism Sunday with 16 receiving the sign.
In the first of three immersive rooms, a dizzying 360-degree video introduces guests to the story of Jesus’ life from his baptism to the crucifixion — including that jumbo last supper.
From Los Angeles Times
He was still relatively raw when he travelled to Russia to face Kovalev, a baptism of fire that became the defining early chapter of his career.
From BBC
Her introduction to the stage was baptism by fire.
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