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Recent Examples of subtitle The other news is that Dragon Quest Monsters is getting a new entry, with the subtitle of The Withered World. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The kiosk also includes on-screen subtitles, high-contrast displays and a physical interface positioned for wheelchair accessibility. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 The photo choice and subtitle sing. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026 The 10-episode Mandarin-language series with English subtitles will debut on Netflix, iQIYI and Now TV on May 15, with Singtel following on June 8. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subtitle
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  • EditingServices review EditingServices connects freelancers in writing, editing, translation and graphic design with people who need their help.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The judge, however, rejected her claim that the novel amounted to fraudulent exploitation of her name and image and declined to ban translations or film adaptations of the book.
    — Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2026
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