Example sentences of "able to tell [pers pn] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was looking at outdoor cold stress and we were able to tell him about the extent of the particular housing problem in Scotland and how people could only afford to heat one room . |
| 2 | The anti-terrorist branch were looking hard at MacQuillan 's political life , but Wickham knew someone who would certainly be able to tell him about the dead man 's business life . |
| 3 | She was taking a secretarial course , and I was able to tell her about the importance of that work in hospital . |
| 4 | He will be able to tell them about the Labour party 's opposition to discounts , but he will not be able to tell them how much they would pay under the Labour party system , because the Labour party will not say . |
| 5 | Some shops will even be able to tell you over the phone exactly what wind and waves are doing . |
| 6 | Your midwife or GP will be able to tell you about the types of care available which may include : a hospital maternity unit , a GP maternity unit , or a home birth . |
| 7 | Your midwife or GP will be able to tell you about the types of care available which may include : a hospital maternity unit , a GP maternity unit , or a home birth . |
| 8 | We hope that you will be able to tell us about the personal side . ’ |