tell of
Example Sentences
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The first two tell of young people, restless in their curiosity; the third is of an older, wiser man, and Mr. Leung delivers a performance of quiet gravity worthy of the ginkgo itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The team’s pursuit of Tucker could provide the first big tell of the offseason.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025
Others tell of the moment disaster struck - a shout went out that water was coming.
From BBC • May 15, 2024
But they also tell of life in Accra, and what it takes to make it in this vibrant city.
From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2024
‘I’ve heard tell of folk with three names, but I never saw one before.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
