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lions [1.4K]
3 years ago
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Which figure of speech is used in this text?

English
1 answer:
ELEN [110]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

euphemism

Explanation:

downsizing is a more "polite" or less harsh word to stand for layoffs or firing staff

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