lesson

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He added: "Let the conviction and sentence be a lesson to those who glorify organised crime and promote it as a way of life".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That may be a nice lesson to learn, but it’s a real snooze to watch.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Here, Conlon offers a lesson in the kind of leadership generally lacking in modern society, by simultaneously staying out of the way yet being at the essential center of things.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The lesson from Europe is clear, says Krarti: Stripping away the permits and cost barriers typical of solar installation has driven up adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"I'm very glad Sam decided to give us all a lesson about health and safety," Mrs. Bennett said.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry