pulpit

as in altar
a raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service The pastor ascended the pulpit.

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Recent Examples of pulpit Photos in front of the pulpit captured West’s her childhood and youthful beauty as well as the elegant matron who would come to be called Mother Rose by both her family and many students at her alma mater, Sacramento High School. Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025 The official record notes only that in February 1734, the town voted in the affirmative to call Robert Breck to the pulpit and, the following month, to form a committee to hire a new pastor. Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 While Bishop Lester Love spoke of healing and hope at the pulpit, Alexander didn’t seem convinced the city will be safer after a car rampage killed 14 New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street. Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 4 Jan. 2025 Glo’s Glorious had preachers implementing her lyrics in pulpits. Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pulpit 

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“Pulpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpit. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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