censored
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past participleof censor.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
censornounan official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds. -
past tense formof censor.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
censornounan official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
Example Sentences
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"I asked the festival team multiple times if anything needed to be censored and was told it didn't," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
“While data is imperfect and internet use remains heavily censored; we think the reports of restoration of connectivity implies the Iran regime expects a conclusion of the conflict is imminent,” Flight says.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
A: Being censored by others is one thing but I do not censor myself.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
Davidson told Variety that he shouted other obscene language during the show that was all censored, and that he felt a “wave of shame” after the incident, removing himself from the ceremony.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Other critical details have been censored in the memos, making it unclear who was offering her the job and exactly what it entailed.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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