tell the truth
Example Sentences
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I must say, it was really bizarre to tell the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
“We tell the truth about the times that the country fell short of its own founding ideals,” she said.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Why should litigants and witnesses tell the truth if the judge cannot even tell the truth?
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Labour pledged to introduce the legislation - which requires public officials to tell the truth during inquiries and investigations – in its 2024 manifesto.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
I ate my chicken and watched the movie, wondering what it would mean if the whole world woke up having to tell the truth.
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
