not tell
Example Sentences
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Those that end up fighting -- through pressure or coercion -- often do not tell their relatives.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Scores may not tell the full story, of course.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The Wayans have said the Weinsteins did not tell them that 2003’s “Scary Movie 3” would be made without them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Roberts did not tell us why he is suddenly in a hurry, but none of the possibilities are good ones.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
The Welsh could not get beyond the outer wall of the castle, and the English inside could not tell what strength the enemy possessed.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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