taught
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- half-taught adjective
- well-taught adjective
Example Sentences
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“The FBI will ensure that any individual exploiting the promise of educational opportunities for our city’s children will be taught a lesson,” Dennehy added.
From Los Angeles Times
I asked Carr if the girls were taught about stranger-danger at school, and how they might have reacted, for example, if they had been approached by a man in a car.
From BBC
Among the stars whose children he taught were the creators of “Orange Is the New Black,” “Mad Men” and “Dexter’s Laboratory,” according to the website.
From Los Angeles Times
"Costa Rica has taught me a lot. It's a country that I not only love dearly, but I admire," she said.
From Barron's
"That was such a good thing to do, it really was because it just taught me that I can go there and be OK."
From BBC
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