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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

In any event, “Angels” is nowhere near a U.S. baptism for Szasz.

From Washington Post