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sermonized

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past tense of sermonize

as in preached

to deliver a sermon did not believe that it was the president's place to sermonize, especially to other world leaders

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Recent Examples of sermonized At least my mother was one of those who sermonized that sentiment. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

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Signing Arnold, who is currently surrounded by significant uncertainty, would counter the principles Glenn has preached over the past 17 months.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
But for an administration that has preached the sanctity of national symbols and is keen on casting itself as the steward of all things America this summer, the potential breach carries a note of irony.

— Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

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