'Example' in the Bible

In writing this much, brethren, with special reference to Apollos and myself, I have done so for your sakes, in order to teach you by our example what those words mean, which say, "Nothing beyond what is written!" --so that you may cease to take sides in boastful rivalry, for one teacher against another.

So my desire is that you take me as your example.

Now these things were for an example to us, so that our hearts might not go after evil things, as they did.

These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down as a warning for us in whom the culmination of the ages has been attained.

Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

For example, if a bugle doesn't sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?