be told of

Example Sentences

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Alonso also complained that it took too long to be told of the second penalty - and had he been, he would have been able to drive faster to make up the required time deficit.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2023

"As far as I know, tomorrow Marcus Ederer, the European Union ambassador to Russia, will be summoned to the foreign ministry .... and he will be told of the appropriate conditions involved here."

From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2022

The Times reported its contract with the company requires the news outlet be told of such moves.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2021

“She would want the real story to be told of her and the ladies that came after her,” Hayes said.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

Every Twelve had to be told, of course, where and how and when to report for training.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry