tip-off

Example Sentences

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The 2008 report was carried out after the authority received a tip-off about four people who had lived there developing leukaemia.

From BBC

Following a tip-off, Noble headed to the police station in the historic market town of Aylsham, more than an hour's drive from Andrew's home.

From BBC

The suspect was arrested after a tip-off from the CIA before Swift's concert.

From BBC

All-City forward Araceli Gonzalez, one of nine Granada Hills seniors honored before tip-off, scored 14 of her team’s first 21 points but was held to four points in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times

When Conteh received a tip-off that a large number of young people were being held in a location in Makeni, Musa joined the police as they raided the property, hoping to find his children.

From BBC