tell

Example Sentences

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The drama is coming to the BBC as part of plans to tell "authentic Welsh stories", forming a wider push to increase representation across the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I actually fell on it at one point, so I can tell you all about it."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Asset flows aren’t available yet for the entire quarter, so it’s hard to tell how investors have reacted to the war; the data stop at Feb. 28.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He needs an AG willing to tell him when his demands cross a legal line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Her eyes scan mine, like she’s trying to decide whether or not I can handle what she wants to tell me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam