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Recent Examples of self-censorship
Maybe at a subconscious level there’s a certain amount of self-censorship.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Apple Daily’s closure after a 2021 police raid has triggered broader media self-censorship and narrowed Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press landscape.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Zukor streamlined the star system, brought in Postmaster General Will Hays to head up the self-censorship office and set the bar for rapid expansion in Hollywood.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 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, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Apple Daily’s closure after a 2021 police raid has triggered broader media self-censorship and narrowed Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press landscape.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Zukor streamlined the star system, brought in Postmaster General Will Hays to head up the self-censorship office and set the bar for rapid expansion in Hollywood.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 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, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-censorship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
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The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, Guanipa sought to reassure the audience that opposition leaders remain active inside the country despite risks and repression.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Due to its size and the scale/quality of its repression, China stands out here.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pro-democracy protests in China and their suppression preoccupied nearly everyone in Hong Kong, including Pau, who was following the protests on a daily basis.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The science of acoustic fire suppression, which has long been known and documented in scientific literature and the press, works by vibrating oxygen molecules away from a fuel source, depriving the fire of a critical component needed for combustion.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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For now, customers at the Towson Place restaurant in Maryland can test their willpower — and earn a sweet reward for the effort.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Jelly Roll’s transformation started with curiosity, not willpower.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 1917, Deep Springs College, a college focused on student self-government and manual labor, opened on a California cattle ranch.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the 1830s attempts were made to safeguard Aboriginal peoples by placing them under supervision in protectorates, but these attempts failed and were abandoned after the coming of self-government in the 1850s.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet Israel has become a water superpower through its mastery of and investment in desalination, the process of converting seawater into freshwater.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucci rates her mastery of the language very highly.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 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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Stability starts with self-containment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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