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Euphemism

By: Basma Marghany, Editor
April 20, 2020
Photo Credit: photo via wikimedia under the creative commons license
To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.

A mild, inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is often considered harsh or offensive.

To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.

 

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Basma Marghany
Basma Marghany, Editor
Basma Marghany is a 17 year old senior  at Colonia High School. She has lived most of her life in Alexandria, Egypt and moved to Avenel, New Jersey in June 2013. Before attending Colonia High School, she attended Iselin Middle School for 6 and 7 grade. However, she finished her middle school career as a Wildcat at Avenel Middle School. Currently she is a member of the cross country team at her high school. She is also an active member of student council for her  school. Marghany enjoys going to school sporting events. Soccer in particular, especially since her brother in on the varsity team. In her free time, she likes to hangout with her friends and family or do volunteer work. She is really excited to see what  her senior year of high school  is holding for her.
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