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whitewash

[wahyt-wosh, -wawsh, hwahyt-] / ˈwaɪtˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ, ˈʰwaɪt- /


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Though Kemp, whose last international appearance came during the 2025 Ashes whitewash, will not bowl in the 50-over series against New Zealand that begins on Sunday, she has been bowling in practice since January.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The Telegraph's Robbie Collin said the resulting film was a "whitewash", adding that the avoidance of any mention of the allegations was a "borderline-fatal problem".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Because them trying to whitewash the investigation into the death of Keith Porter is a nonstarter. We’re not going to allow that to happen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro quickly labeled this an effort to “rewrite and whitewash our history,” proclaiming, “We learn from our history in Pennsylvania, even when it’s painful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Ikaika says, and he opens his eyes in time to see the second surfer get eaten by whitewash.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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