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whitewash

verb as in cover up the truth

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Bereaved families have accused the inquiry of a "potential whitewash" after it emerged representatives of PPE suppliers will not be called upon to give evidence.

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Santorini is a popular tourist destination known for its whitewashed buildings, but most of those leaving are locals, as February is outside the peak tourist season.

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Authorities have also advised against "large gatherings in enclosed spaces" across the island - a popular tourist destination known for its whitewashed buildings and blue domed churches.

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Beyond that, it’s important not to whitewash history simply because it makes some people squirm or undermines a party’s political agenda.

Paul de Wet came off the bench to step his way to the line for try number five, before fellow replacement Andre-Hugo Venter burrowed over the whitewash to add further gloss to an impressive display.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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