Sentence examples for using a euphemism from inspiring English sources

" 'The events,' " Azhar Mohammed said, using a euphemism for the war, "are still here until now.

Mr. Burton refused to apologize for using a euphemism for a despicable person to describe Mr. Clinton.

"We'll have to deduct it out of your commissions as we move forward," he said, using a euphemism for bribes.

Am I wrongfully offending the sensibilities of readers right now by spelling out nigger instead of using a euphemism such as N-word?" The questions are disingenuous.

"He committed two acts of declassification," Hayden told me, using a euphemism for when a senior official reveals secret info by speaking in public.

"They both called and said they would like the support of the organization of the city of Providence," he said, using a euphemism for the Cianci organization.

Washington seems almost always to use a euphemism for God: the "Great Designer of the Universe" or something like that.

In a general sense, the culture in France sees experience, to use a euphemism, as a good thing".

Hassan Abed Rabbo, a leader in Bethlehem of Mr. Arafat's faction, Al Fatah, used a euphemism: "They will be hosted in Italy".

COMMENT FROM ALICE LG: South Korea is being used a euphemism for China REBECCA MEAD: Alice and Troy, both good points.

She prefers not to say the word "clitoris," but rather uses a euphemism: "the little man in the boat".