lesson

Example Sentences

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“The lesson is not that democracies help other democracies. The lesson is that Ukrainians helped themselves, and other people were then willing to aid them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Perhaps the biggest lesson from our year-long investigation was this: people still fundamentally care about their High Streets.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

We were doing our spelling lesson when I heard barking.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm