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tell

[tel] / tɛl /






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Ahmed: Can I tell you, the story of me and Guz is its own bizarre bromance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Ten years later, seated in the Oval Office, he would tell Italy’s then prime minister that Pavarotti, who died in 2007, was a “friend of mine, great friend of mine.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The A$6.66 billion offer for Steadfast from Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment comes amid broader sector interest from private equity-backed consolidators, they tell clients in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Those that end up fighting -- through pressure or coercion -- often do not tell their relatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I had to tell her once she started living with us.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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