rewrite history
phrase
: to change what has happened in the past
You can't rewrite history.
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Miller and his ilk are seeking to rewrite history to justify their vision of the future of America.
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1 July 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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“Rewrite history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewrite%20history. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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