telling

Example Sentences

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"This is a home issue too. Schools have to be careful about not telling parents what to do but we can encourage them."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While the forward curve is telling them to run, “the rational response—the only financially defensible response—is to cut runs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Sauer therefore engaged in his first bit of linguistic legerdemain, telling the court, “ ‘Allegiance’ is what jurisdiction means.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

President Donald Trump has given his clearest timeline so far, telling reporters the U.S. would leave Iran within three weeks, with a speech scheduled for Wednesday evening in Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I don’t bother telling her that I’ve also been waiting for Dad to come to one of my events.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam