Example Sentences

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I suppose I could have prefaced that with a spoiler warning, but really, at this stage in the frenzied cycle of superhero-movie overhype, who are we kidding?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Should I have prefaced that plot-point with a spoiler alert?

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2020

Sorry, should I have prefaced that information with a spoiler warning?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2019

I probably should have prefaced that with a spoiler alert, but the only way I could ruin “Pitch Perfect 3” for you would be by encouraging you to see it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2017

I have prefaced your essay by a few general remarks, to which I hope that you will not object.

From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Darwin, Francis, Sir