censorship
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Some free speech groups have warned it would expand censorship.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
We are explicitly prohibited from censoring broadcasters, but this is censorship.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
“Let’s call this what it is: censorship, both imposed and self-driven,” Vega wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Bush trod a delicate diplomatic line during his August 2008 trip, as human rights groups called for a tough stance on China's rule of Tibet, arrests of dissidents and Internet censorship.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The censorship delayed the delivery of mail because warders, some of whom were not proficient in English, might take as long as a month to censor a letter.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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