euphemism

Example Sentences

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When the industry euphemisms pile up, so do my doubts.

From The Wall Street Journal

I could offer to draw the curtains but I know she’s speaking in euphemisms; no amount of drawn curtains could make my room presentable for the subscribers to Bell System.

From Literature

House Speaker Mike Johnson could win an award for military euphemisms.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes just weeks after Zhang was removed from his post, after he was accused of "serious violations of discipline and law" - typically a euphemism for corruption.

From BBC

He was accused of "serious violations of discipline and law" - typically a euphemism for corruption.

From BBC