preach

Example Sentences

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"You're taught you should always preach the truth, but in a country like Venezuela sometimes you have to practice self-censorship."

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

They can create an intimidating aura around the kitchen, and while that often makes fantastic television, it also distances us from the accessibility yesterday’s TV chefs used to preach.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

The Buddha -- who renounced material wealth to embrace and preach a life of non-attachment -- founded a religion that now has more than 500 million adherents.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

When preparing for a hike, some pack the “10 essentials,” which includes navigation tools, a light source and emergency shelter, while others preach a different method of considering specifically what’s needed for the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Olga sits back, her face attentive, as if she were listening to someone preach something she believes.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez