Example sentences of "[be] tell the [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | He did not even wait to be told the subject of the phone call . |
2 | Around 1,400 civilian workers at the training station for naval recruits will be told the news at 3.30pm , and a statement is expected in the Commons shortly after . |
3 | He deserved to be told the truth to his face . |
4 | They are like patients , who , suspecting that something is seriously wrong , steadfastly refuse to see a doctor in the hope that their troubles will clear up without the need to be told the truth about themselves or undergo painful treatment . |
5 | ‘ It does not necessarily mean that people should not be told the truth in school about what happens in reality . ’ |
6 | It is presidential policy that , wherever practicable , claimants should be told the outcome of their appeals on the day , but in all cases the claimant and adjudication officer must be sent a written record of the decision which includes a note of the evidence and submissions of the parties , a statement of the tribunals findings of fact and of the reasons for the decision . |
7 | Section 28(4) now says that the person must be told the reason for the arrest even if the facts are obvious . |
8 | There were very few people around who seemed to be telling the truth about their past lives , and what they told you was only meant to further their self image . |
9 | ‘ You might be telling the truth for once , ’ he replied insultingly . |
10 | It is wrong to think he is supposed to be telling the truth in his songs and presenting a true picture of his personality . |
11 | He did n't want to be telling the news in the territory where the maid could be involved , but followed obediently to the shabby breakfast room . |