As a consequence, the commonly called ’adjustment programmes

This is what is cynically referred to as the "health index".

the trends that seemed to me disproportionately “Nubiocentric” or

Before that three ministers-modestly referred to as "Councilors" in Catalan-had entered the Barcelona government, modestly called Generalitat.

He humbled himself before God, rending his clothes.

Josephine is in her "thirties", as she says discreetly.

There is also what is politely termed a “democratic deficit.

Joséphine is in her "thirties," as she says discreetly.

Yeah, and after all of that, they’re still obscenely wealthy.

The French government labels them “sensitive urban zones.

Drinking buddies,” he described them bitterly.

Forbids slaves mothers (euphemistically called «surrogate mothers»)

Joséphine is in her "thirties," as she says discreetly.

I want to talk to my wife,” he said, doggedly.

This is difficult to do, and Blake does it flawlessly.