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Weasel Words: Translating Deceptive Corporate Language We've all heard some clever corporate phrases. Just think of all the euphemisms we have for firing someone, such as "downsizing" or "streamlining operations." The goals of such weasel words, of course, are to obfuscate, deceive, and soften the meaning. How can you get to the heart of what's really being said? |
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