life lesson
Britishnoun
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“It’s a life lesson right, maybe we all should embrace our imperfections a bit more.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"The biggest life lesson I have learned from him is that, even if you really want to express something, there are hundreds of millions of people watching, and the way you do it is super-important."
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024
In the tribute video to Ms. Hayden that was posted on “The Simpsons” social media accounts, Ms. Hayden said that Milhouse provides a great life lesson in perseverance and optimism.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2024
That, despite being a septuagenarian, he’s never learned a life lesson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
She gave me a serious look, as if imparting a meaningful life lesson I should ponder and absorb.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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