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Example Sentences

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That’s a hard lesson to learn, but most people are dealing with their own private aspirations and insecurities.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Nobody in either country voted for any of this, but perhaps the enduring lesson of the Cuban tragedy is that change is always possible, even in the darkest hour, and defeat is not forever.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The more specific lesson is that bananas may not be the best choice when the goal is to maximize flavanol intake from berries, grapes, cocoa, or other flavanol rich foods.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

He persevered and learned a valuable lesson: patience still pays off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

One lesson he learned was that France had ended slavery.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis