Example Sentences

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The pop-rock behemoths will christen the new arena with an old roof on Oct.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2021

The Rams will christen their new building in Week 1 by hosting none other than the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.”

From Washington Times • May 7, 2020

One can bet the president will christen a few new nicknames more before the 2020 campaign is complete.

From Fox News • May 17, 2019

Boyz II Men: The R&B trio, which last released an album in 2014, will christen the venue with such songs as “I’ll Make Love to You” and “End of the Road.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2016

"We will christen her at once," said Mary, turning to the nearest attendant.

From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Yonge, Charlotte Mary