whitewashing
Example Sentences
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Instead of leaning into cliché or whitewashing, he radiated dignity, cultural pride and a new kind of Black romantic masculinity—sensual without becoming caricature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
When Netflix decided to feature Zverev in their tennis docuseries "Break Point" without mentioning the abuse case, critics accused the producers of whitewashing.
From Salon • May 25, 2024
Indeed, their investigatory history appears to be one of whitewashing scandals at the court.
From Slate • Jan. 22, 2024
He has, for example, written on Bulgaria whitewashing its role in the atrocity.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023
The men whitewashing the rocks made no sounds.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
