Example Sentences

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But four and a half years of war have taught Ukraine to develop and ramp up a sophisticated and layered air defence system.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Buy low, sell high seems like timeless advice, but if recent years have taught us anything, it’s that nothing is sacred.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They have taught her a few things: how to make mac and cheese, follow American football and wear university merchandise without shame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“If airplane safety videos have taught me anything, David,” she retorts, “it’s that a mother puts her own mask on first.”

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

“One year ago, I awoke on the shore of this island. I was just a machine. I functioned. But you—my friends and my family—you have taught me how to live. And so I thank you.”

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown