be told of

Example Sentences

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A Russian foreign ministry statement said Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darie was summoned to be told of the decision.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

The 1988 law stipulates that juries should not be told of the $350,000 limitation and that if a jury returns a verdict over that limit, the judge will reduce it, according to court records.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

Generally, a case worker is supposed to contact a child’s family within 24 hours of getting a complaint that is deemed credible; neighbors would not necessarily be told of such a visit.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2021

Mr Weir concluded his letter by telling principals they would be told of any change in re-opening guidance or funding "as a priority".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2020

It was too much to be told of the trauma fresh each day.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart