rewrite history

idiom

: to change what has happened in the past
You can't rewrite history.

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Driving the news: The official said Trump had tried to rewrite history on his presidency and pointed to his conducting foreign policy by tweet and acting warmly toward Russian leader Vladimir Putin, among other incidents. Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024 The film becomes a race against time as Lucy attempts to unmask the killer and and rewrite history in order to save her family. Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 In an attempt to rewrite history, Dawn Richard has now manufactured a series of false claims all in the hopes of trying to get a pay day — conveniently timed to coincide with her album release and press tour. Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 June 17, 2024 His relentless attempts to rewrite history have become foundational to the Republican’s bid for another term, with campaign rallies honoring the rioters as heroes while an anthem plays in their name. Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rewrite history 

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“Rewrite history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewrite%20history. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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