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by using a mild or indirect expression to avoid saying something harsh or unpleasant
- The company euphemistically described the layoffs as a "restructuring effort."
- She euphemistically referred to the messy room as "a bit of creative chaos."
- Politicians often speak euphemistically about difficult policies to make them more acceptable.
- The report euphemistically called the budget cuts "efficiency measures."
- He euphemistically said she was "between jobs" instead of unemployed.
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