preached
Example Sentences
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He preached against the “delusion of omnipotence,” and called for an end to “idolatry of self and money” and “enough of war.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Generally speaking, I find the “millennials are entitled” narrative quite tired and sometimes preached by people who grew up in a much healthier economy.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
The Olympics that preached harmony finally united in a single city known for love, beauty and grudges.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
It shouldn’t be lost on anyone that more than 40 years later, we’re still contending with all the problems Jackson preached about during that “SNL” episode.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
Mom was still pointlessly reaching into her purse—all because of that “Pay your own way” virtue she and Dad always preached.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
