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object lesson

NOUN
warning example
Synonyms
WEAK
concrete illustration deterrent example example lesson practical demonstration proof visible evidence

Example Sentences

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Industry insiders have told the BBC that Fishwick is now regarded as an object lesson in how not to run an installation project.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

He gave a television interview that was so legendarily awful it’s become an object lesson in how not to start a campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, is an object lesson in the conflict between two competing theories of how we should think about racism in America today.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Wallander’s process of dealing with the mess of a case is an object lesson.

From Slate • May 21, 2023

He was a walking object lesson about how dangerous work in the Fishery could be.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss