baptism

Example Sentences

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Wherever they went, they were offered baptism, and some in their affliction converted and stayed behind, but very few.

From Literature

Michael Carrick looked to have been handed a baptism of fire with Manchester City and Arsenal dished up in the first two games of his reign.

From Barron's

"The day before my baptism, they asked me how much money I was making and I told them," she says.

From BBC

Former midfielder Carrick was installed as boss until the end of the season this week and faces a baptism of fire when Manchester City visit on Saturday.

From Barron's

In another part of town, a store owner who sells quinceañera and baptism dresses said her sales have dropped by 60% every month since August, and clients have postponed shopping.

From Los Angeles Times