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Expurgate

Definition

(formal) To remove or delete parts of a text, especially parts considered objectionable or sensitive, in order to make it more acceptable or suitable for a particular audience. Often used in the context of censorship or editing.

Example Sentences

1The publisher was forced to expurgate several passages from the novel due to their graphic content.
2Is it morally justifiable to expurgate historical documents to conceal the truth about past atrocities?
3The editor's decision to expurgate the author's most provocative statements sparked a heated debate about censorship.
4In some countries, it is common to expurgate sensitive information from official records to protect national security.
5There is a fine line between expurgating objectionable content and suppressing free speech, and it is often difficult to determine where that line lies.

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