fire and brimstone
Example Sentences
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Televangelists such as Jimmy Swaggart, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Kenneth Copeland were preaching fire and brimstone and the importance of tithing.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2025
At times, this was a real struggle, before the sheer fire and brimstone of Luton's approach was doused amid the magnificent atmosphere inside 'The Kenny'.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2024
Sanders began Wednesday's hearing with his usual fire and brimstone.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2023
After a brutal loss to Stanford, players expected fire and brimstone from McKay, who was hardly the warm, cuddly type.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
With no more chat Eurykleia obeyed and fetched out fire and brimstone.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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