telling

Example Sentences

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Although US Congressman Khanna has rejected this, telling The Times there could be a meeting between survivors and the King without any "specific facts regarding his brother" being discussed.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Harris used the platform to launch a broad critique of Trump's leadership, telling the crowd: "The status quo is not working, and hasn't been working for a lot of people for a long time."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“And if an existing client refers family or friends, telling that client ‘no’ would send the wrong message.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Vance has acknowledged a “legitimate misunderstanding” over whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire terms, telling reporters Washington never made that promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

‘The same. We’ll have to be careful. There’s no telling how far it is to the Mountain. And we’ll need more meat.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver