fire and brimstone

Example Sentences

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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

If there was any doubt whether he could get back to his heights of six years ago, they were answered in 30 deliveries of fire and brimstone.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 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

With no more chat Eurykleia obeyed and fetched out fire and brimstone.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer