lesson

Example Sentences

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Together, they have reminded everyone just how effective the splitter can be—even if the lesson took a little time to sink in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That is probably the biggest lesson for all of us: being a stakeholder, paying our taxes and contributing to the wider community.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Most of the drivers had an excuse for their behaviour but said they had learned their lesson from the youngsters.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He said he had learned a valuable lesson from his interaction with the children.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I only hoped he’d learned his lesson about chasing mice, or at least me.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck