telling

Example Sentences

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So I’m very proud of Dev and everything he’s doing, and he’s telling his own stories as well in a way that I find really inspiring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Rather than provide proof, he attacked the media, accused major news organizations of corruption and eventually terminated the interview, telling Welker, “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He recalled some commanders telling him: "Don't sign anything. Don't ruin your life."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While bitcoin and ether still have much larger trading volumes on Hyperliquid than most other markets, the more telling shift is where activity is growing fastest, as shown by the chart below.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I nod, but I can’t remember him telling me anything about a license or insurance, or any documents for that matter.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam