fire and brimstone

Example Sentences

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When he wants some fire and brimstone in the dressing room he tends to call on others to deliver it.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Televangelists such as Jimmy Swaggart, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Kenneth Copeland were preaching fire and brimstone and the importance of tithing.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025

Sanders began Wednesday's hearing with his usual fire and brimstone.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023

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

After all, wasn’t it about time somebody aroused this apathetic community’s penchant for fire and brimstone?

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols