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Recent Examples of censorship
Based on his writings, it’s widely believed that Satoshi was part of the Cypherpunks, an anarchist movement formed in the early 1990s dedicated to using cryptography to undermine government surveillance and censorship.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
Supporters say her work helped broaden conversations around art, sexuality and censorship, while preserving pieces that might otherwise have remained hidden or discarded.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Because of China’s strict censorship policies, films must be completed and screened by the film bureau before they are considered for distribution.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Journalistic outlets that challenge government power, corporate interests, and popular opinion are far more likely to face censorship than their mainstream counterparts.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
Supporters say her work helped broaden conversations around art, sexuality and censorship, while preserving pieces that might otherwise have remained hidden or discarded.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Because of China’s strict censorship policies, films must be completed and screened by the film bureau before they are considered for distribution.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Journalistic outlets that challenge government power, corporate interests, and popular opinion are far more likely to face censorship than their mainstream counterparts.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for censorship
suppression
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This hormonal suppression could contribute to fertility challenges in some cases, though researchers noted that human evidence remains mixed and continues to be studied.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control says two single-engine air tankers, two large air tankers, and a multi-mission aircraft and Tava suppression model have been deployed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censorship. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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