baptism

Example Sentences

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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

This was always going to be a big test of Celtic's recent progress and for the new man in charge in a baptism week full of big tests.

From BBC

For any new manager coming in, it's a colossal baptism of fire to try and navigate your way through.

From BBC

Reddin's first major job was to appoint Tandy and it has been a baptism of fire in the first campaign for the new head coach.

From BBC