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telling

[tel-ing] / ˈtɛl ɪŋ /


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As 2026 approaches, ProPublica remains committed to telling stories of public interest and continuing to offer the subjects of our stories an opportunity to comment.

From Salon

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp called last month for the government to hold West Midlands Police to account, telling the Commons: "The Maccabi fans were not skilled and organised fighters - it was just made up."

From BBC

Meier also said Diggs has made a financial offer to the woman, telling the judge at the hearing Tuesday, “As we speak, they’re working to come to an agreement on that.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The conditions in the coming months, especially January all the way through the end of March, are really going to be telling.”

From Los Angeles Times

My parents and our extended family were constantly telling jokes and making each other laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal