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pulpit

[pool-pit, puhl-] / ˈpʊl pɪt, ˈpʌl- /
NOUN
structure from which sermon is given
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They can make major unilateral decisions — such as welcoming federal troops into California cities — and command a bully pulpit to drive public opinion and policy, including through statewide ballot measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Prince of Wales gave a Bible reading from the pulpit.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The congregation laughed when Hartzler was summoned to the pulpit to make an announcement about the young men’s breakfast and Bible study.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

But it would have been from the pulpit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

She allowed Reverend Okonjo to pass by her and step up to the pulpit, and as he did so, the room hushed almost immediately.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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