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Sentences with PERIPHRASIS

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Sentences

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"In literature, periphrasis can be employed to create a more vivid description."
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"The author used periphrasis to convey the character's emotions."
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"The use of periphrasis in poetry adds depth to the verses."
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"I prefer using periphrasis to avoid using clichéd phrases."
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"The speaker employed periphrasis to avoid sounding too direct."
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"The use of periphrasis in this sentence seemed unnecessary."
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"The politician's speech was filled with unnecessary periphrasis."
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"Her constant use of periphrasis made it difficult to understand her point."
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"He used periphrasis to exaggerate the importance of his argument."
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"The writer's excessive periphrasis caused the story to drag on."
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"The professor often encourages his students to employ periphrasis in their essays."
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"Some people find periphrasis confusing and prefer direct language."
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"The lawyer used excessive periphrasis to confuse the opposing counsel."
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"The poet's use of periphrasis added to the complexity of the poem."
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"In his writing, the author often uses periphrasis to avoid using clichés."
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"The lecturer explained the concept of periphrasis in great detail."
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"The use of periphrasis can sometimes make a sentence more ambiguous."
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"Some writers believe that periphrasis adds elegance to their prose."
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"The young poet's work was characterized by excessive periphrasis."
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"The professor gave an example of periphrasis by using a long-winded phrase."
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"The artist captured the essence of a storm through periphrasis in his painting."
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"The use of periphrasis can help avoid repetition in writing."
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