Example Sentences

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The Eagles have a tough run defence, and the Giants have a good defence too, so I think that will be telling, to see how the Chiefs are able to run the ball.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

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

While the idea is “mildly grandiose,” he thinks it will be telling if ”a story told straight, which seems like a vanishing phenomenon these days,” can be accepted on all sides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2023

It will be mostly African nations and small island nations and other vulnerable nations that will be telling their stories.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2022

“Because if I tell you how Angel got involved, it will be telling you too much else.”

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg