Example sentences of "[noun] to tell [pers pn] [conj] the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 When significant parts of the system are reformed , we have no test to tell us whether the outcome is an improper breach of the constitutional order , a proper amendment , or whether the reformed institutions were not part of the ‘ constitution ’ at all .
2 PW 's senior partner Ian Brindle looks out inscrutably from the foreword to tell us that the work provides ‘ a unique point of reference for company executives , investors and investment commentators ’ , which just about sums it up .
3 If a union decided to repudiate a strike , it had to write to all its members taking part in the strike to tell them that the union would give no support , and that they risked dismissal without compensation if the strike continued .
4 The Minister has an obligation to tell us whether the Government intend to implement Rothschild if they are returned to power .
5 In the next record gap he came trundling into the studio to tell me that the phone call was from the bride 's stepmother .
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