Example Sentences

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“What this conflict has taught us, and what the Russia-Ukraine conflict has taught us, is that it doesn’t take much to disrupt things.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

"Our historical experience has taught us that delegating vital matters... to international judicial bodies has been detrimental to our sovereignty and our territorial integrity," he said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

This season has taught us many things, though.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Paul has taught at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and served as a senior fellow for the Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Let us see how well you know your three-times table. Or to put it another way, let us see how badly Miss Honey has taught you the three-times table."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl