telling (of)

present participle of tell (of)
as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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  • Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Scientists have detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Ashley Hollis won part 2, meaning part 3 would be between Ashley and Morgan.
    David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Republicans control both chambers of Congress, but a temporary measure keeping the government open would require at least 60 votes in the 100-seat Senate, meaning some Democratic votes are needed.
    Terry Moseley, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Telling (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telling%20%28of%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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