as in preaches
to try to convert (a group or area) to a different religion (especially Christianity)
The missionaries set out to evangelize the world.
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As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean (Hamish Linklater) preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025 -
When Jim Cramer preaches buy-and-homework investing, a big part of that is paying close attention to earnings season — and not just when your own portfolio companies report.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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