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whitewash

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


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Despite scoring five tries -- with backs Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Thomas Ramos, debutant Gael Drean and Emilien Gailleton also crossing the whitewash -- Galthie was happier with the defensive effort than the attacking one.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

With Ireland already on the ropes, Ollivon surged past Caelan Doris and slid across the whitewash to give the hosts a commanding halfway lead.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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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