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censorship

[sen-ser-ship] / ˈsɛn sərˌʃɪp /


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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

They tapped into the island’s deep, syncretic, Afro-Cuban culture, criticized harsh living conditions and gave voice to people’s resentment of daily censorship and the pain of families whose loved ones emigrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

While there is relief at the partial restoration of connectivity in Iran, there are also concerns about increased censorship in a country where internet access was already heavily restricted and monitored.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Like the cosmic censorship conjecture, it has not been proved but there are reasons to believe it is true.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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