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told (of)

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Definition of told (of)

past tense of tell (of)

as in indicated

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

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Gardiner will focus on using customer insights and data to strengthen the brand, accelerate customer acquisition and loyalty, and create a more personalized experience across stores and digital channels, the company indicated in a statement Monday.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 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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This discovery meant that cherry juice as a performance supplement was born.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Ganiyu received about $671,438 from citizenship applicants through Zelle and Cash App, along with $287,830 in cash deposits that prosecutors say were meant to conceal the money’s source, according to court documents, the New York Post reported.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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