preached

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After they blew a distraction-filled, first-round series against Minnesota last season, coach JJ Redick has long preached to them about ignoring the noise and creating a singular playoff mentality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Clergy preached independence from their pulpits, framing liberty and equality as moral obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Generally speaking, I find the “millennials are entitled” narrative quite tired and sometimes preached by people who grew up in a much healthier economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

And in 2018’s “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” Wenders was given rare access to Western religion’s most prominent figurehead as he preached progressive values around the world.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

"I understand that,” said Govinda, "but that is just what the Illustrious One called illusion. He preached benevolence, forbearance, sympathy, patience—but not love. He forbade us to bind ourselves to earthly love.”

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse