Example Sentences

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Musk had preached of populating Mars, but now his focus has turned to a closer heavenly body, our moon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Generally speaking, I find the “millennials are entitled” narrative quite tired and sometimes preached by people who grew up in a much healthier economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The Olympics that preached harmony finally united in a single city known for love, beauty and grudges.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

It shouldn’t be lost on anyone that more than 40 years later, we’re still contending with all the problems Jackson preached about during that “SNL” episode.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

Every three months he visited our church, stayed at Momma’s over the Saturday night and preached a loud passionate sermon on Sunday.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou