- present tense form of tell (3rd person singular).
tells
Example Sentences
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“I haven’t cut myself off yet, but I’ve been more discerning,” he tells Salon.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
As a subtitle tells us, the footage has been “redacted by police,” for which we likely should be grateful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Uefa tells Fifa's Infantino tournament is not for sale," continues the Daily Star, framing the matter in terms of "World Cup Sinners".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The sequel tells you what that omission was worth: It was 2021, nearly a decade after the seizure, before Indiana finally gave up on keeping Timbs’ car.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
“We’re gonna have to let go once the race starts,” Jonah tells me, holding up our hands.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
