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preaches

  • present tense form
    of preach (3rd person singular).
    preach
    verb (used with object)
    to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).

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He preaches selfishness instead of selflessness, avarice instead of charity and going after the least of us instead of raising them up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

First, the government should practice what it preaches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

On Tuesday night, Lahmeyer, a 34-year-old who preaches in suits, announced that he was running to represent Tulsa’s solidly red district, which is currently held by Rep. Kevin Hern.

From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2026

But experts who work with children say that there is a long way to go before the system can properly implement the ideals the law preaches.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026

Pastor Eldridge just about preaches Khalil into heaven.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas