christening

Example Sentences

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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

After delays caused by construction and permitting in the wake of L.A.’s January fires, the venue will open its doors in mid-August with local favorite Robert Glasper christening the new venue Aug. 14 and 15.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

Thomas, 78, had two more appearances as Father Chris for the christening of Baby Neil and the wedding of Nessa and Dave.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

A clerk there found a certificate from my christening, when I was a baby, and another from my baptism, which, as with all Mormon children, had occurred when I was eight.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover