be told of

Example Sentences

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A Russian foreign ministry statement said Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darie was summoned to be told of the decision.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

Alonso also complained that it took too long to be told of the second penalty - and had he been, he would have been able to drive faster to make up the required time deficit.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2023

The 1988 law stipulates that juries should not be told of the $350,000 limitation and that if a jury returns a verdict over that limit, the judge will reduce it, according to court records.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

Any documents containing that information are supposed to be marked, and only officials with proper security clearances — and a “need to know” — are permitted to see them or be told of their contents.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2022

Every Twelve had to be told, of course, where and how and when to report for training.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry