object lesson
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
That’s the bigger story that is being lost in the government’s egregious, ham-handed attempt to turn Ábrego García into an object lesson.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 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
As the kids grew older, she said, the business became a source of pride, and an object lesson in loyalty, endurance.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Cicero, then, offers an object lesson for orators in the importance of watching your mouth.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
