preached

Example Sentences

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In a huddle with teammates, Croddick preached patience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Getting a fun moment outside of basketball is the kind of ethos of this season’s Bruins, with Jaquez saying Close has preached joy as much as wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

And in 2018’s “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” Wenders was given rare access to Western religion’s most prominent figurehead as he preached progressive values around the world.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 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