lesson

Example Sentences

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Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau are learning an old lesson.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

The lesson is an introduction to the history of California and one of its most potent myths: that of the pioneers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Mr. Lawrence had his lesson all planned out.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis