be told
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The story of his journey to becoming custodian of the UK's Apollo 17 Goodwill Moon Rock is set to be told in a 30-minute documentary by University of Lancashire graduate Sarah Bullough.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
They need to be told like, “This is who you need to work with. Trust me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Imagine them playing a tiebreaker, only for the winning team to be told at the end, yeah you’re both moving into the playoffs, we made a deal, the game didn’t count.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"They need to be told really clearly what the authorities are doing to protect this community," said Wilkinson.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
She is six years old and doesn’t have to be told that this is not the time for questions.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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