1
as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the magazine claims that every article is red-penciled by a team of fact checkers before it ever sees the light of print
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2
as in to censor
to remove objectionable parts from
a television script that had been heavily red-penciled in abject surrender to political correctness
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Prohibits the General Assembly from amending or repealing constitutional amendments approved by voters.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Meanwhile, California State Senate Republicans are pushing to amend sanctuary laws that the Trump administration believes are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Many Republicans have spoken out against any group or agency that could be perceived as censoring conservative voices.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s media company sued a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, accusing him of censoring right-wing voices on social media.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Cappa's release didn't take long to correct, as he was signed by the Raiders on a new two-year, $11 million deal.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The audit said the unit also needed to more in helping to correct the behavior that led to those citations for the benefit of animals and the community. KC Pet Project won the city contract by promising to provide that better-balanced approach.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The city moved up and shortened the celebration’s two biggest parades, hoping to wrap them up before high winds moved in.—
Jeff Martin and Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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That intermingled production ecosystem represents a whopping $20 billion in trade, and the interest in shortening supply chains that has taken hold in recent years has spurred consistent investment across the region.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tenev says that reforming these outdated rules and creating a security token registration framework would level the playing field for retail investors, giving them access to high-growth opportunities that have long been reserved for venture capitalists.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to eliminating some obstacles to development, reforming the Mills Act could save the city money during tight budget times, according to the city’s independent budget analyst.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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With their production in the UK, getting parts and answers quickly to remedy the problem has always been a concern for consumers.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here's what to know about the Volkswagen recall and how to remedy the situation.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Red-pencil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-pencil. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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