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has told
  • present perfect of tell (3rd person singular).

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The Journal reported that Anthropic has told investors that it expects to generate an adjusted operating profit in the June quarter, although the company might end up losing money this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update operating systems to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Bangaranga singer has told BBC Newsbeat she considered dropping out to protect her mental health.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Fender has told other guitar builders to stop making instruments that resemble its famous Stratocaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"My dear sister has told me your tale, Sikander Aziz, and that of your brother. It's unfortunate that he discovered the flower of immortality. It will bring great suffering to the human world."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda