Example sentences of "tell [pers pn] [that] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But why did n't you tell me that things would work out ? ’ |
| 2 | ‘ You did n't tell me that Francisco had hurt himself . ’ |
| 3 | She could only tell me that Wesley 's father had left home when he was about six years old , that his mother had remarried and the boy now lived with her and his stepfather . |
| 4 | Do n't tell me that Charlene in Neighbours was very different from The Hendersons ’ Char , ’ said Alan Hardy . |
| 5 | Do not tell me that Sir Alexander Ramsay of Dalwolsey , renowned in the ranks of chivalry , has been deprived of all dealings with the female kind ? |
| 6 | I 've had three goes at it , and I can tell you that looks are the last thing to be considered ; it 's what 's underneath that matters in the long run . |
| 7 | A quick comparison of last month 's pages with these will tell you that pelargoniums are colourful but tender plants for conservatories , containers and summer bedding , while geraniums are bone hardy and among the best of all border perennials . |
| 8 | ‘ I go all over Britain putting the guide together and I can tell you that Liverpool people really are the friendliest , ’ said editor Alisdair Aird . |
| 9 | There 's still the strong possibility you might find yourself in court over your actions this weekend , and I can tell you that judges take a poor view of women who imagine themselves potential victims . |
| 10 | But before I start , I should tell you that Mick Collins sends you all his regards and thanks you for your efforts on his — and out behalf . " |
| 11 | Did anyone tell you that galleries were interesting places to visit , or even take you there ? |
| 12 | But I can tell you that Simon is well . |
| 13 | Now I can tell you that Swindon are B S five seven five O certificated . |
| 14 | ‘ Did I tell you that Ginny came to lunch today ? ’ |
| 15 | Wherever you go , now , you will meet people who will tell you that Schiaparelli was a fateful city for Tabitha Jute . |
| 16 | Even common sense will tell you that children under a variety of other social stresses are scantily equipped for life by a five hour programme . |
| 17 | The textbooks will tell you that chitons are herbivorous , but this is not necessarily the case . |
| 18 | The newly-appointed C E O , Gary who took over at the end of the year when Gill retired has been very involved in these restructuring efforts and has been working very effectively and is on top of the situation , and although three swallows may not make a summer , I can at least tell you that Camco has traded profitably in each of the first three months of nineteen ninety three and now I 'd like to hand you over to Frank , who will talk about the rest of our business . |
| 19 | Did he tell you that Mandy had lived there before ? |
| 20 | We did n't tell you that Callum Campbell , across the road , died suddenly last Thursday from a heart attack . |
| 21 | ‘ I must tell you that people in London are saying the most terrible things about you . ’ |
| 22 | There are those who would tell you that BMW 's reputation for first-class finish has been on thin ice for some time but , until now , we 've seen little evidence to substantiate the claim . |
| 23 | At the moment I ca n't promise you anything , but I must tell you that Yury Vladimirovich Andropov is a remarkable man . |
| 24 | How could she tell him that Peter 's ‘ intervention ’ had only been supposed to take up a week of her time ? |
| 25 | Councillors and officials will tell him that Orkney could have faced a disaster if the Bettina Danica had been a tanker . |
| 26 | I did not want to worry him in his last moments , so I did not tell him that Linton was also dying . |
| 27 | I can tell him that Nottinghamshire county council 's balances are more than adequate to deal with those old people 's homes , without touching any other departmental budget . |
| 28 | ‘ I think , Miss Everett , ’ he cut in before she could tell him that Travis had only called to apologise when he 'd stopped by for his car , ‘ that it might be in your interests not to see him again . ’ |
| 29 | Since the ubiquitous Robert Goodwill ( Tory , Redcar ) keeps asking us his Labour opponent 's whereabouts , we can tell him that Marjorie Mowlam will be having one in the Punch Bowl too . |
| 30 | She wished she could tell him that Mr Evans had n't stolen the Will after all , but Nick had never thought that he had , so there was no point in it . |