Definition of pulpit
1 : an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
2a : the preaching professionb : a preaching position
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Failure to comply often triggers a humiliating rebuke from the pulpit or, worse, physical punishment, according to numerous former members interviewed by AP.
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Failure to comply often triggers a humiliating rebuke from the pulpit or, worse, physical punishment, according to numerous former members interviewed by AP.
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In his Sunday tweets, Mr. Trump also used the bully pulpit to call for action in the Congress on tax cuts and tax reform.
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Before moving to the Senate, Kennedy turned what had traditionally been the sleepy office of state treasurer into a bully pulpit to challenge sitting governors.
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Bully pulpits are fine, the government actually moving forward would be much more effective.
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Origin and Etymology of pulpit
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pulpitum, from Latin, staging, platform
First Known Use: 14th century
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PULPIT Defined for English Language Learners
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: a raised platform where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service
PULPIT Defined for Kids
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1 : a raised place in which a clergyman stands while preaching or conducting a religious service
2 : the profession of preachers
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