from the pulpit

phrase

: by priests and church leaders
The war crimes were denounced from the pulpit.

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Robertson said church leaders can mirror some of the tactics that the religious right use, such as discussing policy issues from the pulpit. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 On Sundays, O’Neal’s father preached hope from the pulpit, stories of his family intertwined with morals and truths and parables. — Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 On Sunday, O’Neal’s father preached hope from the pulpit, stories of his family intertwined with morals and truths and parables. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026 These ministers are therefore hesitant to speak out not only from the pulpit but in any capacity. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the pulpit

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“From the pulpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20pulpit. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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