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censor

[sen-ser] / ˈsɛn sər /


NOUN
someone who suppresses information
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The negative reaction to Bettan's performance was audible on the TV broadcast, after Australian broadcaster ORF, which is hosting the show, said it would not censor protests or negative reactions to any of the contestants.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Cue Mr. Carr, his wannabe censor at the FCC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

According to Colbert, the network didn’t just want to censor the content — it wanted to censor the censorship itself, informing him that he couldn’t even mention that he’d been prohibited from airing it.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

“We’re trying to be as safe as possible but also censor as little as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Often, Winnie’s visits were overseen by Warrant Officer James Gregory, who had been a censor on Robben Island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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