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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a telling" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a revealing or significant moment, often in the context of storytelling or analysis.
Example: "The author's use of symbolism in the final chapter is a telling indication of the protagonist's inner conflict."
Alternatives: "a revealing" or "a significant".
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Perhaps a telling one, too.
A telling figure is life expectancy.
It's a telling number.
Mindell recounts a telling scene.
It was a telling statement.
That is a telling note.
This is a telling comment.
That is a telling admission of failure.
Digoxin provides a telling case study.
A telling exception, though, are estate agents.
A telling moment, as it were.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com