whitewash
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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
Littler did avoid the whitewash, with an ironic celebration showing he felt it was nothing more than a consolation.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 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
The series gives Pakistan another T20 whitewash of Australia, following a 2–0 victory in 2010 and a 3–0 sweep in 2018, providing a timely boost ahead of next week's T20 World Cup.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
One could whitewash all he pleased, and put up comic neon signs, but the aged timbers stood strong under their additional burden.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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