Example Sentences

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“You’re reducing the likelihood that a child will confide something in you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Sometimes, after her classes, young girls will confide how much her message means to them.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2018

She will confide that as much as she keeps it inside, the problem consumes her.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2011

Maybe Carlos Quentin will confide in the new shrink and benefit the first time his bat goes cold, instead of injuring himself in a temper tantrum.

From Chicago Tribune • Apr. 8, 2011

To you alone I will confide that on that night I shall be sixty miles north of here, for we must have all our forts sufficiently strengthened so as...

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes