make an example of

phrase

: to punish (a person who has done something wrong) as a way of warning other people not to do the same thing

Although it was only his first offense, the judge decided to make an example of him and sentence him to prison.

Examples of make an example of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The most embarrassing thing for the USA is that Garcia clearly was out to make an example of the Americans after all the pregame controversy. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for make an example of

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