pulpit

as in altar
a raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service The pastor ascended the pulpit.

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Recent Examples of pulpit Some were outspoken — at pulpits, rallies and courts. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2016 Malice is mostly reflective, referencing John 10:10 on one verse and rhyming about his winding journey from the streets to the pulpit. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024 Given the mosaic of Christian communities, responses at the pulpit and in the pews varied widely according to location, denomination and demographics. Holly Bailey, Washington Post, 15 July 2024 The pulpit was tall and deep with burgundy red carpeting. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pulpit 

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“Pulpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpit. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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