be told
Example Sentences
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Anyone suffering from low testosterone, including civilians, might be told by a medical professional that they would benefit from supplements—but there are downsides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“For me, Lukyanivka is very much about love. It’s also about dignity because I don’t want to be told where to live,” Nahorna said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
And you should not be told how much to give, especially by the recipient of that gift.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
"It was so disheartening to be told, until I was finally diagnosed in my mid-30s, that my symptoms were just part of being a woman," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
She didn’t need to be told that my time was running out.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
