telling

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Some prospective investors started telling SpaceX and its underwriters how much stock they were willing to buy weeks ago—before seeing the company’s financials and disclosures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“I was thinking about what I’m going to do with a hybrid strategy at the same time as telling people about how I’m going to do the double,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"I tried to show my respect and appreciation by telling them in personal phone calls," the 52-year-old said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

And one of the key strategies to defend yourself — in addition to telling them you need to talk to your lawyer — is to refuse to do anything based on inbound contact.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

‘I think it was telling us to be more like a kingfisher.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler