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OBJECT LESSON

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Object Lesson.

Object Lesson - as a noun

Punishment intended as a warning to others

Example: "They decided to make an example of him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Example Sentences

"The teacher used the volcano experiment as an object lesson to teach students about plate tectonics."
"The documentary served as an object lesson on the dangers of climate change."
"The company's bankruptcy was an object lesson in poor financial management."
"The coach used the team's loss as an object lesson to motivate them for the next game."
"The museum's exhibit on World War II was an object lesson in the atrocities of war."
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