as in to censor
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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Additionally, Armando de Jesus Ojeda Aviles, who allegedly helps launder the proceeds of fentanyl and other drugs on behalf of the cartel, has also been hit with sanctions.
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Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The United States’ Department of Homeland Security assisted Spanish police in a money-laundering probe that led to an investigation by Spain’s High Court of former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, a DHS spokesperson said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Beginning at least as early as 2020, an investigation was launched into Gonzalez and others for laundering proceeds of drug trafficking.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
One concern that Justice Department and White House officials have privately expressed about the pending indictment in New York against Maduro is the lack of any money-laundering charges, one source said.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The United States’ Department of Homeland Security assisted Spanish police in a money-laundering probe that led to an investigation by Spain’s High Court of former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, a DHS spokesperson said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Beginning at least as early as 2020, an investigation was launched into Gonzalez and others for laundering proceeds of drug trafficking.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
One concern that Justice Department and White House officials have privately expressed about the pending indictment in New York against Maduro is the lack of any money-laundering charges, one source said.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Your first warning is when local news, embassy alerts, and travel communications become inconsistent or censored, situational awareness is compromised.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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During this time, last names were often shortened — Karagounis might become Karras, for example.—
Philip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The program exists to shorten learning curves through clarity and care, offering guidance shaped by lived experience.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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