preaching
Americannoun
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the act or practice of a person who preaches.
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the art of delivering sermons.
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a sermon.
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a public religious service with a sermon.
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Etymology
Origin of preaching
1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); see preach, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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But he believes the mentality the group is preaching, one that has roots in the Ferrari pit-crew model of a generation ago, will have equally profound results.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
These men aren’t preaching Jesus Christ’s gospel of self-sacrifice and humility.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
The BBC documentary tracked Adusah down to Maryland in the USA where he lives with his wife and children and is still preaching with the Global Light Revival.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Nonetheless, he continued preaching and planted several Baptist congregations over the next nine years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“I can see him, Djo. I can see Lally like he was, preaching in the courtyard Okay, Djo. Can you go on? Do you want to tell more?”
From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple
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