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censorship

[sen-ser-ship] / ˈsɛn sərˌʃɪp /


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Bypassing censorship Some jurisdictions are more restrictive than others, with many heavily censoring Internet access.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Soft censorship, or simply the overdue end of an era?

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Outside the hearing, festival co-director Simon Clarke said: "We have been facing censorship, stood our ground, and stand by our robust safety measures."

From BBC • May 19, 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

In Protestant countries censorship was less rigorous, although there were still limits as to what could be published.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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