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christening

[kris-uh-ning, kris-ning] / ˈkrɪs ə nɪŋ, ˈkrɪs nɪŋ /


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They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Then came her indie darling christening, courtesy of Emma Seligman’s “Shiva Baby” in 2020, when she moved to Los Angeles, followed by breakout roles in 2022’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and 2023’s “Bottoms.”

From Salon Nov. 2, 2025

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

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

The christening for little Carlos was scheduled for the morning, so the big event would be Papi Carlos's party that night.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

The houseboat is safe, as is the Windmill Chapel, where weddings, christenings and memorials are held.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 19, 2025

The rich and famous have had their children baptised here, and Jordan's royal court has sent the holy waters for British royal christenings.

From BBC Jan. 14, 2023

Sunday’s private ceremony, which took place at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, was to celebrate two family christenings, according to the PA report.

From Reuters Nov. 21, 2021

Katia Marchesi, 57, stood in line to make an interest payment on the gold chains and medals she and her daughter had received for their christenings and communions.

From New York Times Jul. 6, 2020

Before long he was entertaining our daughters by taking them to ship christenings.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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