as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners
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Miller has coached at Mitty since 1986 and served as head coach since 1988, in addition to teaching AP World History.—
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The ship is massive - 530 feet, nine decks - and it's being prepped for its annual summer teaching cruise.—
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The Thoreau Alliance, an organization dedicated to educating about his life and legacy, is international.—
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The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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James Romm Translates Classical Greek Poetry In the 5th century AD, a father in the Balkan city of Stobi was educating his son.—
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“Lessoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessoning. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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