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censor

[sen-ser] / ˈsɛn sər /


NOUN
someone who suppresses information
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In the latter case, it’s a question of who do we censor in our public spaces, how we make sure our public spaces are accountable to people.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

“We’re trying to be as safe as possible but also censor as little as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

But increasingly they are observing governments in countries like Iran and Myanmar emerging from internet shutdowns with a supercharged ability to censor internet access.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Rather than risk discipline and uncertain litigation, some faculty simply self censor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

This is the power of the cosmic censor.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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