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Recent Examples of self-censorship
The resulting culture of politicized analysis, self-censorship, and suppression of unwelcome truths mirrors the conditions in autocracies that generate intelligence failure.
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
The breadth of self-censorship in the U.S. in recent times is not unprecedented or unique to the U.S.
—James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
The Indian self-censorship predates the 2021 guidelines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Such self-censorship seems to be the goal, said Stephana Ferrell, co-director of the Florida Freedom to Read Project.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
The breadth of self-censorship in the U.S. in recent times is not unprecedented or unique to the U.S.
—James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
The Indian self-censorship predates the 2021 guidelines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Such self-censorship seems to be the goal, said Stephana Ferrell, co-director of the Florida Freedom to Read Project.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
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Courage, self-discipline, and AI The other two cardinal virtues (there are four in all) are courage and self-discipline.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Molineaux’s passion for self-discipline and mental resilience is central to his philosophy.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The Bukele administration has unleashed a wave of repression over the past few months.—
Andrea Salcedo,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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And how Russian composers, those who stayed and those who left, dealt with militarism, nationalism and the threat of repression has never felt more relevant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve 15 engines, eight water tenders, one helicopter, two dozers and six hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Our founders showed us how to fight tyranny and suppression of speech.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 July 2025
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In many ways, that is an apt reflection of the player’s broader football experience — a late bloomer who has had to dig deep into his reserves of willpower and work ethic to break through barriers time and again.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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These manageable steps rewire the brain for sustained effort and build willpower through momentum.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On this day in 1952: With the establishment of its constitution, Puerto Rico attained self-government as an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States, 54 years after it was invaded by U.S. forces.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Maintaining and strengthening public broadcasting preserves media diversity and advances important principles of self-government.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
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Not every house is by a marquee name, yet many carry the marks of mastery—confident, crafted and unconventional.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Lehrer displayed a similar level of mastery in his academic life.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Crace transports readers two thousand years into the past to a stark Biblical landscape full of visceral encounters, violence, self-denial, and possible miracles.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.—
Rabbi Avi Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Oct. 2024
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Just in time for the taskmaster planet (Capricorn’s celestial ruler) to stand on business, Saturn will station retrograde in Aries on July 13, challenging our sense of authority while testing our commitment to themes surrounding autonomy and self-mastery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Saturn, on the other hand, is the planet of boundaries, structure and self-mastery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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