Definitions
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- verb To use a
blue paint orglaze . - verb business, politics To tout a business or organization's commitment to
social responsibility , and to use this perception forpublic relations and economic gain; to present ahumanitarian front in this manner. - noun A
wash ofblue paint orglaze .
Etymologies
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Examples
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What is even more striking to me is how DC has decided to ahem "bluewash" this bit of history with their reprintings of early Batman issues.
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #131 | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2007
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Despite losing the seven remaining Kent seats in a Tory 'bluewash', three of Labour's long-serving representatives have guaranteed a strong future.
Kos RSS Feed 2010
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It's a competence-driven philanthropy strategy that's not just smart PR or bluewash - it's good business.
NextBillion.net - Development Through Enterprise - Eradicating Poverty through Profit 2010
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Staffordshire Conservatives were today celebrating an unprecedented bluewash as they took control of the county council for the first time in 28 years.
Express & Star 2009
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