Verb
make an example of (third-person singular simple present makes an example of, present participle making an example of, simple past and past participle made an example of)
(transitive, idiomatic) To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.
He made an example of the drunken sailor with twenty lashes, to show that he must have a sober crew.
A reactionary principal and superintendent wanting to make an example of two girls guilty of nothing more than being a bit ignorant in a panic situation, plain and simple. Source: Internet
“It’s against that background the Trump administration decided to make an example of Julian Assange, he was the obvious sign of everything Trump condemned.” Source: Internet
“I do think it’s important to make an example of the harmful effects of ignorance,” transgender 'Big Brother' alum Audrey Middleton said. Source: Internet
While the DOJ denied that Chong was treated any differently from the other defendants, critics thought the government was trying to make an example of him. Source: Internet
Sher Shah dismissed his help, believing it not to be required, though word soon spread to Lahore about the treacherous proposal and Humayun was urged to make an example of Kamran and kill him. Source: Internet
Good make an example of them. Source: Internet