tell
verb (used with object)
to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.).
is telling
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present progressiveof tell (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"It's in the context of a conversation where Diana is telling me that her marriage is over," the earl replied.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
“The state can either ignore what science is telling us, or we can respond to this challenge in a responsible way.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
“The consumer is telling us, they’re voting with their dollar,” Fields said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
I just don’t know if I can tell her it’s gotten back to me that she is telling everyone in the office that I’m a bad manager.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
“No, James is telling us that there are seven hundred twelve utensils on the table,” Miss Kelsey said.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
