as in censored
to remove objectionable parts from
a bowdlerized version of "Gulliver's Travels" that purportedly makes it unobjectionable for children
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When Roberto Plate’s Baño (Bathroom), 1968, a replica of a bathroom that allowed visitors to write anti-government graffiti, was censored, the other artists, including Paksa, dragged their works into the street outside the center and destroyed them.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026 -
That comment was also censored.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of last week's Michigan State series, Schlossnagle expressed regret that freshmen Brett Crossland and Brody Walls and transfer Haiden Leffew had not yet pitched in a real-game situation since two of the Longhorns' four games to that point had been shortened.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the game has been shortened from 39 days to 26—so castaways are content to simply suffer through it, relying on reward challenges for brief respite.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Bowdlerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerized. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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