as in censoring
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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As such, censoring misinformation carries the strong risk of censoring a good-faith idea.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025 -
Lambert said that the family set strict parameters around protecting the privacy of the four youngest children by blurring out their faces and censoring their names whenever they were mentioned.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures can cause squash to ripen too quickly, shortening its shelf life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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One of the most difficult parts of wedding planning is shortening the guest list.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Adobe’s professional video editing software is widely used by independent filmmakers, including a majority of those at Sundance this year.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Berry had a unique role in editing the band’s songs.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Laundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundering. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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