The publisher refused to bowdlerize the novel, arguing that altering the author's language would betray the original intent.

The bowdlerized edition of the novel lost much of its original wit and social criticism.

The director bowdlerized the original script, removing several controversial scenes.

The editor bowdlerizes the classic novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

The bowdlerizers removed entire chapters from the classic novel, arguing that the content would offend modern readers.

Critics labeled the new edition's editor a bowdlerizer after he removed several controversial passages without explanation.

Editors sometimes Bowdlerize classic novels to make them suitable for younger audiences.

The publisher Bowdlerized the diary, removing candid passages to avoid scandal.

The editor Bowdlerizes classic novels to make them more suitable for younger readers, drawing criticism from literary purists.

Modern editions often avoid excessive bowdlerizations, preferring to include explanatory notes instead.