Example Sentences

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The film had subtitles and a complicated “eat the rich” subtext.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The newly serious film buff suddenly refuses to watch anything with subtitles turned off.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“We’re watching English-language movies and shows with the subtitles on. That was never the case a few years ago. Subtitles are part of our lives now.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 06/05/2026.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It was a blur, like a dream sequence in the sort of movie that comes with subtitles.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon