tell
verb (used with object)
to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.).
will be telling
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future progressiveof tell.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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This matchup in Santa Clara will be telling for Seattle’s defense, which has allowed 30.4 points per game over the past five weeks.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
The Ashes has been a phenomenal success but September's white-ball series against Sri Lanka will be telling.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2023
But it is a question which society, rather than scientists, must answer, and it will be telling which way the relevant authorities ultimately turn.
From Salon ● May 23, 2023
“There is a lot more to this story and Victoria will be telling it shortly — in one forum or another.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
"The Huttons will be telling this story for years. I figure, why wait? If I'm going to be amused later, I might as well be amused right now."
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
