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as in evangelizing
to deliver a sermon
a minister who loves to preach
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Recent Examples of preaching
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Technology companies that have dominated the economy and grown rapidly are leading the way, preaching the return to an approach of being nimble and innovative, but Zafar said there are also cultural factors at work.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
In the sermon, Bishop Jakes was describing his love of preaching.
—Remy Tumin, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The pressure of incessant positivity proved too much for him personally, but preaching radical kindness had a positive effect on those around him.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Howard, who has a grandchild in the Belton area, said that if teachers were to cross the line into preaching in a public school, parents or students would call them out.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
For the last year, Mark Cook has been preaching a kind of low-tech, election-doubting gospel in political battlegrounds across the country.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Numerous studies have shown hand counts to be less accurate, more costly and more time-consuming, but that hasn't stopped Cook from preaching it.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Jackson, the leader of the offensive line, was preaching that to his teammates well before the preseason illnesses and injuries hit.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Technology companies that have dominated the economy and grown rapidly are leading the way, preaching the return to an approach of being nimble and innovative, but Zafar said there are also cultural factors at work.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
In the sermon, Bishop Jakes was describing his love of preaching.
—Remy Tumin, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The pressure of incessant positivity proved too much for him personally, but preaching radical kindness had a positive effect on those around him.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Howard, who has a grandchild in the Belton area, said that if teachers were to cross the line into preaching in a public school, parents or students would call them out.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
For the last year, Mark Cook has been preaching a kind of low-tech, election-doubting gospel in political battlegrounds across the country.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Numerous studies have shown hand counts to be less accurate, more costly and more time-consuming, but that hasn't stopped Cook from preaching it.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preaching
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Other Republicans joined the attack, with one congressman calling for her deportation (she was born in New Jersey) and 21 others cosponsoring a resolution condemning the sermon.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Grim Tale The pastor, who had known the bride since elementary school, began his sermon with a sentimental note about the church bells ringing before the service.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cameron started his teaching career at R. T. Coles Vocational School and taught at Lincoln High School before landing a position heading the language and literature department at Penn Valley Community College.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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After the war, Stimson returned to Columbia University to resume operating and teaching.—
Catherine Musemeche,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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One of the major lessons of the Carter energy policies is that all the exhortations of advocates and government experts are as nothing compared to the weight of consumer choice.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Instead, judges in the United States have the independence to choose law over the orders or exhortations of any politician.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Not only did the experts provide lectures, but guests could reserve dinner with them or have chat with them in the lounge.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The anniversary of the landmark building has inspired parties, lectures, special tours and other celebrations.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Besides providing for her family, Carol enjoyed taking singing lessons with her twin sister, Doris, as a young gal.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This history has a clear lesson: without addressing the Kurds’ cultural, linguistic, and political demands, achieving peace and stability in the Middle East is impossible.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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In her speech accepting the award, Grimes began by referencing a famous quote from Arthur C. Clarke in which the science fiction writer observes that advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Among the Republican lawmakers who sat behind Mace during her speech to show their support were Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This approach simplifies the customer journey while allowing brands to build more meaningful connections without the interference of third-party retailers.—
Joshua Adragna,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ford previously pleaded guilty to one count of interference with an emergency call and one count of fleeing a peace officer on foot.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tony Thurmond, California State superintendent of public instruction, is the keynote speaker.—
Larry Magid,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Customers who respond on LG’s website will get a warning label that comes with placement instructions and a reminder for customers to push a lock button when the range isn’t in use to prevent unintentional activation of the stove.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Preaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preaching. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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