Example Sentences

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Ham has been preaching patience, but he also wants his team to play with a sense of urgency.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2022

For the most part, the committee has been preaching to the choir, with many of the rest of us praying for the sermon to finally end.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

It’s the two words Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow has been preaching all this week to his players after Carolina allowed 217 yards rushing in a 26-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 1.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022

And he has a willing supporter in Young, who Toohill said has been preaching advice to the defensive linemen during practice.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Since then, Mr Spurgeon has been preaching in that locality, but I dare say the night-house exists nevertheless.

From The Night Side of London by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)