tell

Example Sentences

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Employees of executives often tell me, “Yes, my manager listens but I don’t think he/she does anything with the feedback I provide.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Look, if you can’t resist soaking up at least a little of the grandiose spectacle — either despite the awfulness of the larger meta-narrative or because of it — I won’t tell.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Before you tell the story of the Villa midfielder, there is a tale to be told about a family deeply ingrained in football.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I guess I take it seriously that I’ve got this opportunity to try and tell stories, and I believe that they matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But I can tell he knows I’m here.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes