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Recent Examples of self-censorship
But encountering the layers of censorship and self-censorship that impose themselves on an Arabic text in English astonished me yet again.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Knowing that the government maintains a comprehensive database of personal information could lead to self-censorship and chill free speech, particularly under an administration that at times appears motivated by retribution.
—Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Finally, despite worrisome signs of media self-censorship, the United States retains a more vibrant media landscape than Hungary, Turkey, and other similar regimes do.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There are two kinds of self-censorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Knowing that the government maintains a comprehensive database of personal information could lead to self-censorship and chill free speech, particularly under an administration that at times appears motivated by retribution.
—Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Finally, despite worrisome signs of media self-censorship, the United States retains a more vibrant media landscape than Hungary, Turkey, and other similar regimes do.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There are two kinds of self-censorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-censorship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
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Central to Lent are the pillars of sacrifice, prayer, charity, and self-discipline.—
Matthew Kayser,
Ascend Agency,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fast is believed to help participants focus on what’s most important in one’s life, as well as increase self-discipline, renew one’s faith and seek out forgiveness.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Since the republic’s founding in 1979, Iran’s Kurds have faced persistent repression.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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Women in Iran have suffered under monstrous repression since 1979.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Proponents claim that an unfiltered apple cider vinegar shot each morning taken straight or diluted with water, can help with digestion, bloating, blood sugar control, appetite suppression, and give you a metabolism boost.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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The project is the one of the first instances in which the city of Los Angeles is using goat grazing on its public lands for fire suppression.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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That experience left me with an indelible lesson about the overweening willpower that carried otherwise ordinary men to such heights, or depths, of achievement.—
Alfred McCoy,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Framing medical treatment as a failure of willpower ignores the science — potentially delaying and stigmatizing life-saving interventions.—
Jia Shen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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In a few daring sentences, Lincoln connected the antislavery movement, calling for a right to self-government in individual lives, with the right to self-government in politics.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ned Blackhawk considers how Native nations shaped the American conception of self-government.—
Andrew Aoyama,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Principals Bruce Bernbaum and Tricy Magadini say they are honored by the Forbes recognition that celebrates designers whose projects reflect cultural integrity and architectural mastery.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Someone with mastery of a skill knows how to deploy a certain AI tool and then fact check its output.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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At the beginning of her relationship with John, Carolyn’s central problem was that being part of the Kennedy family demanded some level of self-denial.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Ash Wednesday, many Christians go to church for a service that emphasizes the start of a season of reflection, self-denial and repentance from sin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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And for people who equate maturity with self-containment, that can feel threatening.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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