telling

Example Sentences

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She recalled telling 1,000 students “that their hero was not coming and, in fact, had passed away” as a “pretty big moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Trump may have now recognized this reality, telling Warsh publicly this week to “do what he wants to do” and “be independent.”

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

He vowed on Friday to lead a "reform-oriented" Federal Reserve, telling Trump he believed "these years can bring unmatched prosperity that will raise living standards for Americans from all walks of life".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Only by telling the full story can the vital role of this treasure come into view.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Later, it became one of those family stories we all went on telling, but Karli told it best—mimicking the shock on the policeman’s face wonderfully well.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo