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[preech] / pritʃ /




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The strategists also preach caution and expect continued investor wariness around so-called “AI cannibalization areas,” namely the software, business services and media sectors.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Pastors and faith leaders can preach on any moral or social issue, including justice, poverty, immigration, war.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Two women dressed in green and pink fur cradle each other’s heads, reimagining medieval depictions of cephalophores — Christian martyrs who carry their severed heads while continuing to preach or pray.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

"We want to be a place where there's a mixing of lots of perspectives, and this is us practicing what we preach -- a cosmologist working closely with a condensed matter theorist."

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2026

I walked to the pulpit and took the microphone from Pullum, who patted me on the back and whispered in my ear, “Just preach it in your own words.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Ironically, Toru preaches the importance of good communication skills in the office, a lesson the film’s guarded family would be wise to heed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

First, the government should practice what it preaches.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

On Tuesday night, Lahmeyer, a 34-year-old who preaches in suits, announced that he was running to represent Tulsa’s solidly red district, which is currently held by Rep. Kevin Hern.

From Slate Mar. 26, 2026

But experts who work with children say that there is a long way to go before the system can properly implement the ideals the law preaches.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2026

Pastor Eldridge just about preaches Khalil into heaven.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Martin O'Neill sang their praises in the aftermath and preached caution ahead of the second leg, as he was obliged to do.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Abdel-Rahman lived and preached in New Jersey before he was convicted in 1995 of seditious conspiracy in relation to the first bombing of the World Trade Center.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Civic engagement was not something they preached, it was how they lived.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

For years, Netflix’s co-founder Reed Hastings preached the importance of focus and simplicity to succeed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“If I owned such a lovely statue, I’d never sell it. Or donate it either. I’d cherish it like a member of my own family,” Claudia preached.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg

This is where we find Lestat in Season 3, preaching the gospel that this is his time.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

He enrolled in seminary and began preaching within China’s official church system.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Is the man preaching salvation on the subway a predator?

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

"If someone wants to criticise me for preaching the Gospel... I hope simply to be listened to because of the value of God's words."

From BBC May 5, 2026

Like in church when the minister waits for you to say “Amen” before he gets on with his preaching.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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