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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Whether arriving early shortens my wait depends on when others choose to arrive, and if all tourists follow the same internet advice and arrive an hour early, the lines at opening may be the longest of the day.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Beyond nutrition, the EUSD Farm to School program also reduces packaging waste, shortens food miles and donates surplus produce to local food banks and community resource centers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Expurgates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expurgates. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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