as in censors
to remove objectionable parts from
the newspaper had to expurgate the expletive-laden speech that the criminal made upon being sentenced to life imprisonment
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In 2019, the state passed a law that censors me from saying certain things to my clients.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The deal, however, shortens the length of the contract from the typical three years to two years.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Huajiang Canyon Bridge helps travelers avoid these risks and significantly shortens the route, reducing travel time across the valley to about two minutes.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Expurgates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expurgates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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