Example Sentences

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Censors banned 13 films, citing national security reasons, between 2021 and July this year, while 50 films were "required to be modified", the office told AFP.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Censors already relentlessly scrub photographs, footage and comments online, while maintaining a growing list of banned words.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2023

Censors on MacArthur’s staff prevented war correspondents from revealing the harsh truth, and editors back home lost interest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2023

Censors, however, quickly cracked down on any public mention of the apparent security breach.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2022

Censors read all incoming and outgoing mail, to ensure it contained no secret information.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin