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tell

[tel] / tɛl /






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She told her teachers that she was still going to be tardy, and besides, she liked the exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ads tell women how they can get help obtaining an abortion.

From Salon

He said: "I looked at the email, I told my friends right away, my teachers and it was just a very, very surreal experience."

From BBC

The Democratic Party's Supreme Council had voted unanimously to expel Kim, a party spokesperson told reporters on Monday.

From BBC

A source close to the family told BBC News Persian that even after her death, the family faced pressure, as security forces refused to allow them to bury her nearby.

From BBC