tell the truth
Example Sentences
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I could listen to her tell the truth back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
A man told me that the kindest thing I can do is to tell the truth about that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Wednesday marks 37 years since the disaster which led to a campaign for legislation requiring public officials to tell the truth during disaster inquiries and investigations.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
When asked if posts about Japan could be unrealistic, she said: "To tell the truth, no... I love all about Japan."
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
To tell the truth, I wasn’t looking with a whole heart.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
