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sermonizes

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present tense third-person singular of sermonize

as in preaches

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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Cristobal still preaches relentless effort, a pursuit of excellence and, of course, the team focusing on going 1-0 every week.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
As seen in Death of the Pastor’s Wife, John-Paul has continued his ministry and now preaches to a congregation of around 15 to 20 people in a series of pop-up services around Myrtle Beach.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

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