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preaching

[pree-ching] / ˈpri tʃɪŋ /


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“Now, I’ve got to show them what I’ve been preaching to them since they were born.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

He enrolled in seminary and began preaching within China’s official church system.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Is the man preaching salvation on the subway a predator?

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

"If someone wants to criticise me for preaching the Gospel... I hope simply to be listened to because of the value of God's words."

From BBC May 5, 2026

Pastor Tom held tight to his hat as he backed down the steps, still preaching.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

Iranian diplomats for years have pointed to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s preachings as a binding fatwa, or religious edict, that Iran wouldn’t seek an atomic bomb.

From Seattle Times Jan. 26, 2023

In 2018, Lori met Chad Daybell — her soon-to-be fifth husband — and quickly took a liking to his extreme apocalyptic and catastrophic preachings.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2022

Which is to say, Brother Ray’s preachings against violence don’t seem to have sunk in.

From New York Times Jun. 13, 2016

In 1518 he went to study at the University of Paris where it is believed he first came across the preachings of Martin Luther, a German theologian who essentially founded Protestantism.

From BBC May 3, 2016

"Father," returned Aucassin, "preach me no preachings; but carry out our bargain."

From Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends by Eugene Mason




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