lesson

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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

Yousaf's father Syed Yousaf Hassan said the verdict handed down by the Islamabad court was "a lesson for all such criminals in society", local media reported.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In yesterday’s homeschool lesson, Dad said hellhounds can hear sounds from hundreds of miles away.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas