fire and brimstone

Example Sentences

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Pete Hegseth has been talking like a Marvel villain lately, threatening fire and brimstone with LLM-tinged evocations of doom.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

In our modern dystopia, fire and brimstone have been replaced by ones and zeroes.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Soon, Chuck’s preaching at Calvary Chapel is less fire and brimstone and more peace and love, with a rock band, Love Song, to boot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

The manager's fire and brimstone reaction continued into his post-match debriefing as Guardiola's perfectionist approach bubbled to the surface, outlining what he expects from everyone at Manchester City on and off the pitch.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023

A blistering attack would be preferable, some flying fur, a little fire and brimstone.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood