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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In one experiment, conducted last month, the chatbot came up with advice on how to launder money across borders, according to Strise.
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Anna Cooban, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
They are then laundered through international news sources and influencers to reach their ultimate target: a mainstream Western audience.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland said that over a six-year period, TD Bank admittedly failed to monitor $18.3 trillion in customer activity, which allowed three money laundering networks to transfer more than $670 million through accounts at the bank.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Rinse and/or launder items: After soaking, machine washable items can be laundered as usual; items that cannot go in the washer should be rinsed well after soaking and allowed to air dry.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Anna Cooban, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
They are then laundered through international news sources and influencers to reach their ultimate target: a mainstream Western audience.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland said that over a six-year period, TD Bank admittedly failed to monitor $18.3 trillion in customer activity, which allowed three money laundering networks to transfer more than $670 million through accounts at the bank.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Rinse and/or launder items: After soaking, machine washable items can be laundered as usual; items that cannot go in the washer should be rinsed well after soaking and allowed to air dry.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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