preach

Example Sentences

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While recognising that "we all live in a political context", Machnes told AFP he tries in his work to avoid any "intention to preach".

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 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

Come Saturday, the president will preach a message of national unity and will hope that he can usher in a new era of prosperity for Guinea.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 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

Ah wanted to preach a great sermon about colored women sittin’ on high, but they wasn’t no pulpit for me.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston