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censorship

[sen-ser-ship] / ˈsɛn sərˌʃɪp /


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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

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

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Moments of censorship or political pressure rarely eliminate satire; while they may displace it, forcing it into new platforms, formats and voices, the critical perspectives of satire remain.

From Salon • 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

Religious censorship was not the only pressure upon della Porta’s text.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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