telling

Example Sentences

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Telling the truth about one’s life is a spiritual practice.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Telling people individually — either over the phone or in person — might be the best course of action, she adds.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Telling residents in Moerdijk that their homes, streets and cemeteries may not survive the decade was, says Moerkerke, "the hardest decision of my career" and one he will never forget.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Telling the dancers about Bodytraffic’s end was difficult and sad for Berkett, but she says she was met with gratitude and empathy for her desire to evolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Telling them what sort of tableaux to prepare?”

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood