christening
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They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Known for her iconic one liners, Doris is well quoted by fans of the series - particularly when she refused to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025
Bitcoin had risen nine out of the previous 11 Octobers before this year, according to Dow Jones Market Data, leading to some bulls christening the month “Uptober.”
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
I’d recently treated myself to a deep red nonstick Bundt pan and this recipe became its christening.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
The christening for little Carlos was scheduled for the morning, so the big event would be Papi Carlos's party that night.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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Known as "the little church in the sea", its picturesque location on a tiny island off the Welsh mainland make it a popular spot for weddings and christenings.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
The houseboat is safe, as is the Windmill Chapel, where weddings, christenings and memorials are held.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
Sunday’s private ceremony, which took place at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, was to celebrate two family christenings, according to the PA report.
From Reuters ● Nov. 21, 2021
Katia Marchesi, 57, stood in line to make an interest payment on the gold chains and medals she and her daughter had received for their christenings and communions.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2020
Before long he was entertaining our daughters by taking them to ship christenings.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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