tell tale

Example Sentences

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It's hard to be conclusive from a satellite image taken from above, but these buildings did not have visible damage to their structure or tell tale signs like nearby rubble or changes to their outlines.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

But eagle-eyed viewers, and listeners, will be able to spot the tell tale signs that something is amiss.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023

The tell tale rattle is made by the rapid shaking together of hard rings of keratin at the tip of the reptiles' tails.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2021

The tell tale sign was when I was about 7 or 8 years old.

From Time • Oct. 16, 2012

“Susan,” said Haco, earnestly looking at his daughter’s downcast face, on which the tell tale blood was mantling.

From Shifting Winds A Tough Yarn by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)