lesson

Example Sentences

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Understanding what this means can teach people an important lesson about investing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In fact, they lodged so firmly that I could use a lesson or two in not trying so hard.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

“Spring has been a great learning lesson for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The larger lesson is that threats invoke countermeasures, and these change the incentives of those making the threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“I learned that the hard way. Now...why don’t I pass that lesson along?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley