told of
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She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But the land was fertile, and the Native Americans told of even richer soil to the east, ideal for encomiendas, as large Spanish-ruled plantations exploiting indigenous labor were called.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
When told of the injury update during his pregame news conference, Redick was not fazed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
A resident has told of the "bizarre" moment he watched a suspected meteorite fly through the night sky.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“We have bad news too,” said Farder Coram, and told of their encounter with the flying spirits.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
