preaching
Example Sentences
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There’s little time spent on subtext, and even less on preaching.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
And Charlie Kirk - the late political activist who toured US college campuses preaching right-wing views - has become something of a hero among a small group of young British people online.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
"St Francis of Assisi remains the most famous 'nature saint', best known for preaching to birds. In a more eco-conscious world, the Augustinians deserve much more attention."
From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026
Of course, Sam’s Dad is preaching caution—because that’s what fathers do.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
I felt like a total fool, out there every day preaching, and apparendy not knowing what was going on right under my nose, in my own organization, involving the very man I was praising so.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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