inform on
Example Sentences
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The spy network in Miami was told to inform on the Brothers’ “plans and activities but not to fly with” them “in or around February 1996,” according to the indictment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"These individuals risked their lives to infiltrate and inform on the activities of our nation's most radical and violent extremist groups," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
They are afraid of their neighbors who might inform on them to the police.
From Slate • Oct. 29, 2025
"Overall, neuron counts do inform on intelligence, but are very limited in telling us what exactly animals are capable of," said George.
From Salon • May 4, 2024
He considered taking the tale to Mormont, but he could not bring himself to inform on his brothers, even brothers such as Chett and the Sisterman.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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