1
as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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2
as in talked
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Alternative Rock The modern pop paradigm has been greatly influenced by Jack Antonoff, the producer du jour who cut his teeth in such bands as fun.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026 -
Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The guy who looked like a Peter Max drawing and talked like a Marx Brother!—
Kurt Andersen,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Similar to the recalls listed above, owners of vehicles affected by the recall are expected to be mailed a letter notifying them of the issue by July 6, according to NHTSA.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This network is often affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and depression, according to the researchers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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This is not about right or left, MAGA or non-MAGA, but about basic human decency — the kind of decency so much of Jim Handy’s work was informed by.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Oziel’s mistress, Judalon Smyth, learned about the confessions and informed the police.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The 22-year-old is now a regular starter for Manchester City and has impressed in both the Premier League and Champions League.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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She was cut during training camp From the onset of training camp, Dastrup impressed Finglass and Trammell with her showmanship.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Anne Arundel County respite center opened Anne Arundel County even opened Magothy River Middle School as a temporary respite center for residents impacted by power outages and Saturday's high heat.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Private investigator and security specialist Mike Bolhuis said police corruption has implications for on-ground policing in those areas impacted by violent crime as citizens are sometimes hesitant to give out information or help authorities.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Hope's Corner touched the lives of two thousand people last year, like Shelley, who preferred not to use her last name.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The two also touched on their love for Amanda Bynes, who joined the All That cast in 1996.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Balogun struck again just before halftime, extending the United States' lead and sending the crowd in Inglewood into a frenzy.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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According to charging documents, the two men began arguing before Harmon allegedly retrieved a tire iron from his vehicle and struck the victim three times in the head.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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