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

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

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

Fellow estranged parents fill the comment sections of these accounts with gratitude, while estranged offspring counter that they preach victimhood and skirt accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

It began on an evening when he was to preach, when they were alone in the house.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin