christened
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It was the kind of celebration you expect from a man once christened by Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys as "the Justin Bieber of rugby league" and "charisma on steroids".
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Sitting next to miniature mock-ups of the exhibitions, Opie noted that her longtime gallerist, Shaun Caley Regen, has christened this the “Catherine Opie World Tour 2026,” complete with T-shirts.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
In lighter news, Disney christened its newest cruise ship, Disney Adventure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
While it is still being rented out regularly to tenants, 7 ½ West End Court has now been christened “The Born to Run House” by Springsteen’s fans.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
The news was that Elaine of Corbin had given birth to a fine son, whom she had christened Galahad —which was Lancelot’s first name, as you remember.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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