washing-up in a sentence

Examples

1. To try to argue that the real meaning of a poem can be discovered only if the reader brings to bear upon it abstruse , quasi - biographical �� evidence �� , and tiny , washed - up bits of etymological detritus , makes the reading and understanding of poetry into an elitist sport - cum - parlour game , undermining the notion that poetry has a universal appeal
2. After the taskforce had returned home , mr wong presided over a wash - up meeting on january 10 , with members reviewing and evaluating their operations in thailand , identifying room for improvements , and coming up with suggestions for similar overseas missions in terms of preparation , protective gear and equipment , etc