preached

Example Sentences

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His dad preached frugality, saving, investments and ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

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

And I, who had preached so often to the people in Bloemendaal the need to forgive, kept my hand at my side.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom