preach
verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
are preaching
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present progressiveof preach.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"What the other people attending those marches need to ask themselves is: are they inadvertently standing alongside those people that are preaching hate," he said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 5, 2023
That’s why more and more surfers are preaching surf etiquette, a set of informal guidelines and if-you-know, you-know rules.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
Northeast leaders are preaching caution as progress on the COVID-19 front is tempered by the surges in flu and RSV.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
While Vaughn is feeling much better, the White Sox are preaching caution.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2022
“Perhaps,” added the missionary, “you would say a few words to—” “No, no,” interrupted the other, quickly; “no, they are preaching to me just now, Mr Seaward, a very powerful sermon, I assure you.”
From Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
