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Plural
tellers
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a person who counts and handles money in a bank or other financial institution
- The teller counted the cash carefully before handing it to the customer.
- She asked the teller to help her deposit a large check.
- The bank teller smiled as she processed my account update.
- The teller verified my ID before allowing the withdrawal.
- Automated systems have replaced many traditional tellers in modern banks.
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an official responsible for counting and recording votes, particularly in a legislative or formal assembly
- The teller announced the final vote count in the parliamentary session.
- Each political party appointed a teller to monitor the election results.
- The teller carefully tallied each ballot during the city council election.
- Observers watched as the teller recorded votes on the official ledger.
- The teller reported a tie between the two candidates.
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someone who recounts a story, whether fictional or factual
- The teller captivated the children with tales of dragons and knights.
- As a skilled teller, she brought historical events to life in her lectures.
- The old man was a teller of family legends passed down for generations.
- Campfires are perfect for tellers to share ghost stories.
- The teller paused dramatically to build suspense in the story.
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