laundering

verb

Definition of launderingnext
present participle of launder
as in censoring
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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  1. censoring
  2. shortening
  3. editing
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  • The broadcast stations also are prohibited from rejecting or censoring ads from legally qualified candidates.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
  • This isn't the first time Russian media has been accused of censoring LGBTQ content.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of censoring
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  • The last took place in 2012-13, shortening that season to 48 games.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Team members commit to making positive change such as shortening their default meeting duration to create buffer time, but then lose their will when no one else follows suit.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of shortening
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  • In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Multicam editing is another strength of DaVinci Resolve.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of editing
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