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Recent Examples of censorship
The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.
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ABC News, 9 May 2026
But stronger emphasis should be put on the fact that this is censorship.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The sheer mental toll and the institutional censorship.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Russia may be the most restrictive country, blocking the most technologies and platforms, but the UAE has the most censorship, blocking more types of content than any other nation.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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ABC News, 9 May 2026
But stronger emphasis should be put on the fact that this is censorship.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The sheer mental toll and the institutional censorship.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Russia may be the most restrictive country, blocking the most technologies and platforms, but the UAE has the most censorship, blocking more types of content than any other nation.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for censorship
suppression
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Firefighters transitioned to defensive mode and used a remote-suppression robot to enter the building, LAFD spokesperson Jennifer Middleton said.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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When fire alarm or suppression systems are out of service, businesses are often required to put fire watch guards in place quickly to meet safety rules, satisfy insurers and remain compliant with local fire code requirements.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censorship. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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