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Recent Examples of self-censorship
For me, as an artist, an educator and a dad, with that suppression leads to self-censorship, and leads to questions about one's self worth, about one's place in society.
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Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 16 Aug. 2024
Attacks on non-partisan civil servants inspire submission; threats against newsrooms invite self-censorship.
—Nancy Gibbs, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
In other words, will leaders feel a need to practice more self-censorship to refrain from saying anything that others could interpret as being offensive?
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
And on social media platforms, censorship extends to self-censorship, as users restrict their own speech out of fear of reprisal.
—Majd Al-Waheidi, NPR, 18 Sep. 2024
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Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 16 Aug. 2024
Attacks on non-partisan civil servants inspire submission; threats against newsrooms invite self-censorship.
—Nancy Gibbs, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
In other words, will leaders feel a need to practice more self-censorship to refrain from saying anything that others could interpret as being offensive?
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
And on social media platforms, censorship extends to self-censorship, as users restrict their own speech out of fear of reprisal.
—Majd Al-Waheidi, NPR, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
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For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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To thrive as a leader under pressure, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and unwavering commitment to personal and team well-being are non-negotiable.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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For Evie, the attraction is tied to childhood repression.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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Presiding over the Maldives from 1978 to 2008, Gayoom set the tone for the current levels of political repression.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is how climate change contributed to the California wildfires That increase in fire suppression needs has taken away from the Forest Service's other responsibilities, such as restoration, recreation, conservation and law enforcement, Safford said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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As a result, testimony from unnamed witnesses on a variety of suppression arguments was shielded from the public eye.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the age of weight-loss drugs, who needs willpower?—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
3 Jan. 2025
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While adding Bitcoin to the U.S. Treasury’s balance sheet would require considerable political willpower and congressional approval, the mere suggestion of such an initiative carries profound implications.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Greenland voted for self-government in 2008, receiving control of domestic affairs while Denmark retains responsibility for foreign affairs, including defense.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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The agreements included a process for Palestinian self-government in the West Bank and Gaza, an outline for a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and frameworks for peace among Israel and its other neighbors in the region.—
Stephen Neukam,
The Hill,
29 Dec. 2024
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Fangio’s Bears players swore by his defensive mastery.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Graham recalled some of Rachmaninoff’s happiest memories, going to the Russian Orthodox Church and returning home to play the entire service for his grandmother, who would reward his mastery with a gold coin.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 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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The Ford Focus Electric, with its appealing, Euro-hatchback lines, lacks the frumpy feel of self-denial often associated with electric cars.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Mar. 2012
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For transformation and emotional healing A stone of transformation and deep emotional healing, malachite brings forth qualities that can support Capricorn’s quest for self-mastery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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These being an in-depth understanding of ADHD, self-acceptance, acceptance of disability, self-compassion, and skills and compensatory strategies that support self-mastery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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