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The phrase "are to be told" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that something is expected or required to be communicated or shared.
Example: "The secrets of the ancient civilization are to be told only to those who are worthy."
Alternatives: "are meant to be shared" or "should be communicated".
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They are to be told that "The theory [of evolution] is not a fact.
Manchester United and Chelsea are to be told publicly that they have no chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Workers at the plant in Scotland are to be told of the breakthrough at 11am, Sky sources said.
Since then, at least 13 priests in the archdiocese have been removed from ministry and are to be told the church's final decision by Cardinal Edward M. Egan.
In a separate move, fast food companies are to be told to display the calorie content of each meal at the point of sale so customers can see what they are buying before they make their choice.
This double standard is felt keenly by young women, who are more likely to be told not take intimate images of themselves than their male peers are to be told not to share any they are sent.
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He was to be told when and where he must make his answer.
Even more infuriating is to be told there are others worse off than ourselves.
What they might not be expecting is to be told that they're part of the problem.
If we cannot experience something ourselves, the next best is to be told about it.
"Our purpose is to be told what to do," one said.
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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.
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