Example Sentences

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While the saying goes that a rising tide lifts all boats, the recent action on Wall Street has been telling a different story.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

SUZHOU, China—Elon Musk has been telling investors for months that Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot will revolutionize the world and create a new mega-industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Glasgow's health board has been telling patients to stay at home to treat themselves, and to avoid A&E when suffering mild or moderate flu symptoms.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

"This research reinforces what neuroscience has been telling us for years," Turecki said.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

We courted decorously, not like Dede and Jaimito, two little puppies you constantly have to watch over so they don’t get into trouble— Mama has been telling me the stories.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez