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censors

  • plural of censor.
  • present tense form of censor (3rd person singular).

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Tens of thousands of Iranians use them to connect with loved ones domestically and abroad, and to share information outside the control of government firewalls and censors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Being perceived as the victim of censors is a surefire way to gain interest in what you’re saying.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

For audiences long used to polished TV comedy, the impact felt electric: humour that was not defined by censors but was messy, daring and alive in real time.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Lantern and other tools are constantly discovering new approaches or vulnerabilities, while censors such as Iran discover new ways to shut them down.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

He wanted the comments identified as coming from the secretary of the interior, less likely to upset the nervous CBS censors.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow