Example Sentences

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Part of their conversation, which has been edited and condensed for clarity, appears below.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

A prosecution barrister said that his interview had been edited to remove "repetition and irrelevant material", with the consent of all parties.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This commentary was issued recently by money managers, research firms, and market newsletter writers and has been edited by Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Prosecutors also said Wang edited articles at the request of officials and shared information showing the reach of the posts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

One is to provide grounds for confidence that the writer has a history of reading edited English and has given it his full attention.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker