How to Use inform in a Sentence

inform

verb
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  • He failed to inform the suspect that he had the right to remain silent.
  • The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights.
  • Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general informed about how the attack was progressing.
  • Know when to turn things off Be informed, but don't be overwhelmed with what is going on.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2024
  • Harris has since said that she was not informed of the brewing lab problem by her aides or police.
    — Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 July 2024
  • Eventually, someone at the front desk informed Wier that no one turned his cups away.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
  • While there, a friend informed him about Juneteenth and its significance.
    — Myles Manor, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
  • Davy Lloyd was trying to inform his dad about what was happening on the property when the three were killed and the house was set on fire.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
  • The following day, the beat writers were in the clubhouse and were informed Willie Mays would be available for questions.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
  • That data helps inform the FDA’s assessments of the drug’s abuse potential.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 4 June 2024
  • To ensure their safety online, a new federal program aims to keep kids protected and informed of potential online dangers.
    — Kristina Behr, Parents, 17 June 2024
  • Suspect steals vehicle, fires gun The next scene, also from body camera, shows the officer in his vehicle as a dispatcher informs officers that a new call has come in.
    — James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
  • Will the public be informed of the results of the testing?
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2023
  • Geo-location informs them of the fans’ presence in the venue.
    — Michael Schreiber, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2024
  • You'll be informed about the state of Arizona before your start your day.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2023
  • Anchors were said to have been informed of the revamp on Sunday.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
  • In this session, the audience has a chance to join the discussion and inform what’s next.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2023
  • That evening, prison staff informed Dotson’s brother, who relayed the news to South.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
  • How did their casting help inform the final version of the movie?
    — Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Given its design, we have been informed that the TSA may not allow the medals to be carried on flights.
    — Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024
  • That may have informed the choice to make this not a parody of a specific biopic.
    — Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The statement said staff and providers have already been informed, and that patients will learn of the news from their respective providers.
    — Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
  • But some of it was informed by strategic top-down directives.
    — Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2024
  • By then, Griese believes the two women from the pool area must have informed hotel staff about the snakes because she and the man were met by a staff member who picked up the snake.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The next day, the casting agency informed him that the production did not want him back for the remaining two days, according to the suit.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The service will also inform responders which device the call was made from.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023
  • And Nemeth did not inform higher-ups in the guard that the staffing shortages had become severe, according to the IG report.
    — Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
  • The houseguests were informed the next day that Valentine would no longer be in the game as his actions violated the code of conduct.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Full of their vintage rootsy rock ‘n’ roll, it can be added to the list of albums birthed during and perhaps informed by the pandemic.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2023
  • And while Mia and Nya may seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum, Pittman, the woman tasked with bringing both of them to life, says the two women inform each other.
    — Veronica Wells, Essence, 11 July 2023

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