as in to evangelize
to deliver a sermon
a minister who loves to preach
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The two men’s paths had first crossed in Detroit, where Fard Muhammad was a street peddler of silk goods who also preached a self-help faith.
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The Dalai Lama and his people have faced so much persecution at the hands of the CCP, yet His Holiness continues to preach peace and forgiveness.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
For decades, investors who bet heavily on gold—goldbugs, as they’re known colloquially—have preached a consistent narrative: The value of your dollars or drachmas or Dogecoin could collapse at any moment, but gold is a safe-haven asset, perfect for times of economic stress or political unrest.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Some preached the benefits of more natural coffee bean cultivation in Africa — where the beans can grow alongside other plants and wildlife — while others advocated for the protection of whales, as the animal plays a vital role in ocean biodiversity.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The Dalai Lama and his people have faced so much persecution at the hands of the CCP, yet His Holiness continues to preach peace and forgiveness.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
For decades, investors who bet heavily on gold—goldbugs, as they’re known colloquially—have preached a consistent narrative: The value of your dollars or drachmas or Dogecoin could collapse at any moment, but gold is a safe-haven asset, perfect for times of economic stress or political unrest.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Some preached the benefits of more natural coffee bean cultivation in Africa — where the beans can grow alongside other plants and wildlife — while others advocated for the protection of whales, as the animal plays a vital role in ocean biodiversity.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Preach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preach. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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