tell

Example Sentences

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"But everywhere I go, people remind me of him and tell me anecdotes."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Do tell: Were you shook by the Rams’ move Monday to acquire Garrett, the five-time All-Pro, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and all-time single-season sacks leader?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The UBS analysts tell clients in a note to expect a solid trading update at the investor day, with the consumer business supported by increased take-up of high-speed plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The Welsh performing arts community is poorer for his loss, and we can only imagine the many more stories he would have gone on to tell.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I tell Arlo the first thing that comes to mind when I think of our mom: the smell of jasmine.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold