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tell

[tel] / tɛl /






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Tell them what you’re doing ahead of time, and ask if they will need anything else from you.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Tell me more about how that second ruling will affect immigrants …

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Tell us your experience of combining finances and managing money as a couple.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Tell me a true can’t miss talent at this World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Tell me everything’s going to be all right, Hannie, I said in my mind, over and over.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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