What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lacking purpose, once missing church for example (6,6)" mean?

The definition is "example". The wordplay uses a deletion. OBJECTLESS (synonym="lacking purpose") + ON (synonym="ON") = OBJECT LESSON; definition: "example" The answer is OBJECT LESSON.

Lacking purpose, once missing church for example (6,6)

Times Cryptic #29027 | 26 Across | 2024-09-20 flower

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