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tell (of)

verb

Definition of tell (of)

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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Forgive my speculation, but all this seems to indicate a breaking point if Cincinnati doesn’t find success this year.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The pilots did not inform air traffic controllers of any problems with the plane prior to landing, air traffic control audio indicated.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

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Armed with an engine upgrade on their cars for this event, the Ferrari drivers entered the weekend with hopes of challenging for the win at an iconic race that means so much to their team.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

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