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whitewash

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


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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

“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

He said they had sent workers to whitewash the wall.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Their presence boosted India, led by KL Rahul in the absence of the injured Shubman Gill, after a 2-0 Test whitewash against South Africa.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

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

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila