Sentences with Periphrasis

Despite his desire to avoid confrontation, John employed periphrasis when discussing the sensitive topic of office politics.

Sarah's periphrasis about the upcoming surprise party inadvertently gave away too many details, making it less of a surprise.

The chef's periphrasis in describing the recipe left the cooking class participants confused about the essential steps to prepare the dish.

During the political debate, the candidate used periphrasis to avoid directly addressing the controversial issues, leaving the audience frustrated.

Despite the lawyer's attempt at periphrasis, the judge demanded a straightforward answer to the critical question during the trial.