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fire and brimstone

[fahyuhr-uhn-brim-stohn] / ˈfaɪər ənˈbrɪmˌstoʊn /


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Pete Hegseth has been talking like a Marvel villain lately, threatening fire and brimstone with LLM-tinged evocations of doom.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Jofra Archer is England's spearhead and captain Ben Stokes must demand the fire and brimstone he produced at the end of the day-night Test.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

In our modern dystopia, fire and brimstone have been replaced by ones and zeroes.

From Salon • May 24, 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




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