Euphemisms and plain English alternatives
EUPHEMISM
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PLAIN ENGLISH
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adult entertainment
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pornography
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chemical dependency
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drug addiction
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correctional facility
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prison
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downsize
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lay off
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economically deprived
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poor
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negative savings
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debts
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pink-slipped
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fired
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preowned automobile
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used car
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revenue enhancers
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taxes
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strategic withdrawal
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retreat or defeat
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