spin control

noun

Slang. an attempt to give a bias to news coverage, especially of a political candidate or event.

Origin of spin control

First recorded in 1985–90

Words Nearby spin control

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How to use spin control in a sentence

spin control began, Florida-style: the opinion only covers some counties, some people, some times.
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over | Jay Michaelson | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
But today, spin control has become, basically, a strategy of being honest.
Are Jay Z and Beyoncé Still Perfect? | Kevin Fallon | May 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
As the row spilled into the Venezuelan news cycle, Maduro resorted to spin control to contain the damage.
Venezuela’s Antigay Politicians | Mac Margolis | August 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
But it took a catastrophe to make them realize the limits of spin control.
Why BP Didn't Plan for This Crisis | Eric Dezenhall | June 9, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST

Other Idioms and Phrases with spin control

spin control

Manipulation of news, especially political news, as in The White House press secretary is a master of spin control. This idiom uses spin in the sense of “interpretation,” that is, how something will be interpreted by the public (also see put a spin on). [c. 1980] Also see spin doctor.

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