whitewash
Example Sentences
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At the time of writing, 43% of respondents to a BBC Sport poll predict another Six Nations whitewash for their side.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 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
It will be tough, but I'll probably come out with my normal 5-0 whitewash prediction before the series - I can't help myself.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Describing Mr. Lai as someone who colluded with “external forces” is a transparent whitewash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
It was whitewash, the cheap stuff that is used in cowsheds and stables and hen-houses.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.