as in to evangelize
to deliver a sermon
a minister who loves to preach
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Since the November election, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York had preached patience in dealing with President Trump, favoring a more deliberative, compromise-building style that has guided her tenure.
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Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite all the championships Bill Russell piled up, Tatum preached to those around him that Larry Bird deserved the title.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Keeping a good habit isn't easy, but one mental hack that can help with staying consistent is preaching about it, says behavioral design expert Nir Eyal.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Baker used his acceptance speech for best director to preach passionately for the theatrical experience.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite all the championships Bill Russell piled up, Tatum preached to those around him that Larry Bird deserved the title.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Keeping a good habit isn't easy, but one mental hack that can help with staying consistent is preaching about it, says behavioral design expert Nir Eyal.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Baker used his acceptance speech for best director to preach passionately for the theatrical experience.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Preach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preach. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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