spoiler

Example Sentences

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Is it a spoiler to say he’ll soften by the end?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

One unit — it would be a spoiler to specify which — evaporates toward the climax and, oddly, isn’t missed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"When we meet this couple, it's not a spoiler to say they're on their knees," she adds.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Like the film’s central narrative diversion, it occurs early in the movie, but could be considered a spoiler for those still trying to avoid pivotal details before seeing the film themselves.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

While we welcomed anyone brought into the struggle by the PAC, the role of the organization was almost always that of a spoiler.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela