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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
Noun
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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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During this time, the faithful devote themselves to prayer, charitable deeds, fasting and other forms of self-discipline.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The director frames the film as an immersion into the mind of one such figure — shaped by social discontent, inequality and state repression — who triggers revolt to avenge the death of his dog.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Research on Arab diaspora activism documents shows how governments deter dissent through transnational repression.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Authorities stated that the railway was shut down temporarily so emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks could take place.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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His campaign website emphasizes strengthening federal wildfire suppression, adopting Medicare for All and fixing water shortages.—
Mathew Miranda
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This approach allows people to remain engaged in exercise without turning recovery into a test of willpower.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Weight gain is not a failure of willpower, it is driven by biology.—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Already, 23 states have passed resolutions in support of the For Our Freedom Amendment to restore self-government.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 2009, Denmark granted Greenland self-government, giving the territory control over all its affairs except foreign policy and defence.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Pupping, founder and director of the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra (now in its 23rd season), brings his eclectic mastery of classical, jazz, world music, rock, and pop, honed through studies with members of the legendary Los Romeros Guitar Quartet.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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And as many major employers integrate AI into every corner of their organizations, tech mastery has become a candidate prerequisite—not a plus.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Old family patterns or inner-child wounds could surface, not to derail you, but to remind you that leadership doesn’t mean emotional self-denial.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Saint Anthony was an Egyptian monk whose relics were brought to France during the Crusades in the Middle Ages, after inspiring many people to take up seclusion and self-denial.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2026.
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