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fire and brimstone

[fahyuhr-uhn-brim-stohn] / ˈfaɪər ənˈbrɪmˌstoʊn /


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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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