whitewash

Example Sentences

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Sari Bashi, executive director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel, a non-governmental organisation, accused the military of a whitewash.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

While the release of prisoners from the jail has been welcomed, some rights groups have described this move as an attempt to whitewash the facility's past.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

England at least won the fourth Test in Melbourne to avoid a whitewash.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

She finally had a rhythm going, enjoying the sun on her back, when Jojo looked up from slapping whitewash on the front fence.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper