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Example sentences of "told [pron] in [art] [adj] " in BNC.

No	Sentence
1	But he told them in a straightforward way .
2	It was a natural thing for them to do so I did n't take any action — told them in no uncertain terms that this man was ill and he eventually came to and everyone was happy then .
3	‘ I have also been to the Guildhall , ’ he mournfully concluded ‘ The mayor told me in no uncertain terms how displeased His Grace the Regent Duke of Lancaster is at our lack of progress .
4	‘ He told me in a general way that he was American .
5	On inquiring where the bathroom was , the woman told me in a timid voice that although it was the door facing mine , there would be no hot water available until after supper .
6	March , the Secretary of State told me in a parliamentary answer that he was setting in train a new procedure for the appointment of a successor to Eric Bolton .
7	The Minister also told me in a written reply about the education and social opportunities that were available to young offenders .
8	Lord Palmerston sent for me and told me in a jaunty way that he would have nothing to do with this Gothic style , and that though he did not want to disturb my appointment he must insist on my making a design in the Italian style which he felt sure I could do as well as the other .
9	‘ I 'll definitely stick to wearing them in the future , ’ he told me in an exclusive interview .
10	She was once a Tory activist , but told me in the first week of the campaign she had lost faith .
11	They told him in no uncertain terms that he could not take a holiday whenever he felt like it .
12	There are even rumours of near miracles he accomplished , such as the conversion of a foul-mouthed old alcoholic , hurt in the Marcasse pit disaster , who told him in no uncertain terms to clear off , he did n't want rosary-mumblers around him , and then was converted by Vincent 's sanctity .
13	Mr Brandreth met with Mr Hanley and told him in no uncertain terms that the people of Chester were far from happy with the decision to go to Glasgow .
14	But she could not , so she simply told him in a flat tone , ‘ We 've recently started exporting to Europe and Japan .
15	Blinked a few times instead and told him in a croaky voice that I 'd met Erica Upton twice and had sat next to her at dinner .
16	‘ I want you to drop me off at the nearest hotel , ’ she told him in a strained voice .
17	‘ I love you , Fernando , ’ she told him in a hoarse whisper , ‘ you must believe that … ’
18	‘ You 've changed since last night , ’ Ruth told him in a soft murmur .
19	‘ You may perhaps gain the kingdom of heaven by your prayers , ’ he told him in an unkind moment , ‘ but never the kingdom of Great Britain . ’
20	‘ I heard that , ’ she told him in the same language .
21	Beth told her in a reproachful voice .
22	‘ The only way you 're going to hurt me is by running away from me , ’ he told her in a rough voice .
23	The man told her in a broad Scots accent that he was Maurice Langton , the manager .
24	‘ It is a lucky man or woman , ’ he told her in a soft voice , ‘ who is blessed with the privilege of being able to pick and choose the challenges he or she must face in life .
25	‘ I would n't bother coming back , ’ he told her in a detached voice .
26	One friend who was told of the contents of the letter reveals : ‘ He told her in no uncertain terms that she had to help maintain the dignity of the Crown and consider the repercussions of her actions to the Queen .
27	A close friend confirmed : ‘ He told her in no uncertain terms that she had to consider the repercussions of her actions to the Queen .
28	‘ Well , I suggest yer get yerself a good mouser , ’ Mr Goodrich told her in no uncertain manner .
29	Florrie told her in no uncertain terms that she would have to get used to it .
30	He told her in no uncertain terms that his father , the Duke of Edinburgh had agreed that if , after five years , his marriage was not working he could go back to his bachelor habits .