euphemism
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In a euphemism for the ages, Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego said Mr. Platner had “lived a very, you know, real experience.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
That’s great, but do we really need so much euphemism?
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
Like others interviewed, Gudiño declined to offer any political views, especially “after what happened” — the common euphemism for the U.S. attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Zhang and another CMC general, Liu Zhenli, are "suspected of serious violations of discipline and the law", the defence ministry said Saturday, using a common euphemism for corruption.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
As far as I can tell, the Land of Promise is their euphemism for death, although they do not admit it.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
“In the coming days, network leadership may attempt to hide behind corporate euphemisms like ‘modernization’ and ‘restructuring’ to explain away my departure,” Alfonsi said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson could win an award for military euphemisms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Rather than call out the dangerous lunacy in plain view, the Times has chosen to engage in tortured euphemisms.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024
They use euphemisms online to communicate the things they are not supposed to mention.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
One of these was the co-optative power of management, illustrated by such euphemisms as associate and team member.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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The Great Gatsby
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 1
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Rhetoric
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