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lesson

[les-uhn] / ˈlɛs ən /




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And, oddly enough, in his first round as president, Donald Trump indeed seemed to have learned just such a lesson.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 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

But when you look at the national picture - as we have done over the last year - another broader lesson emerges.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

With little pedigree, 114th-ranked Chwalinska's breakthrough is a lesson in what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Yeah, yeah. Anyway, she was giving a piano lesson to a girl who kept messing up. I got annoyed, and I was like, ‘Don’t you hear the next note?

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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