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preacher

[pree-cher] / ˈpri tʃər /


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"Her grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and she grew up singing in that church, and always spoke very clearly about her faith," Hubbs, who authored the book "Rednecks, Queers, and Country Music," told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

The former seminarian, whose grandfather was a Baptist preacher, "has the right, wonderful principles and all of the plans to put into effect that will make the country great again," she said.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

“The biggest issues we have with soccer in this country is fields and we have issues with costs,” he says with the fervor of a Baptist preacher.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

Health officials told the men that the preacher had tested positive for Ebola, and that contact with his remains could spread the virus.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

This time the preacher whispered the words, closing his eyes as if in pain.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

The speakers’ lineup in Tulsa will reportedly include Flynn, Clark, Eric Trump, Jackson Lahmeyer and his wife Kendra, and a veritable apostolic Lollapalooza of NAR-friendly preachers.

From Salon Apr. 4, 2026

It’s clear from the outset that Mr. Clark’s sympathies lie with the two preachers.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

He spoke of his religiosity — his grandfather and great-grandfather were Baptist preachers — and talked at length about the optimism, a political rarity these days, that undergirds his vision for the country.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 1, 2026

There is frustration at NSW Police, who have for years been warned by the Muslim community of hate preachers poaching their young men.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2025

In those days on the Hill, any who could claim “professional” status—teachers, preachers, practical nurses—also considered themselves superior.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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