as in censors
to remove objectionable parts from
a bowdlerized version of "Gulliver's Travels" that purportedly makes it unobjectionable for children
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And while vitamin C is essential for immune function, the evidence is mixed on whether taking Emergen-C shortens the length and severity of colds.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Our approach reduces waste, shortens lead times and removes the need for large inventory positions, while also supporting sustainable, customizable production closer to the consumer.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Bowdlerizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerizes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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