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National spelling bee finals. Asked to spell 'euphemism'. Just as I reach the last syllable—PFFFT—a barking spider provides a practical example. The judge

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National spelling bee finals. Asked to spell 'euphemism'. Just as I reach the last syllable—PFFFT—a barking spider provides a practical example.

The judge says, "Can you use it in a sentence?" The audience lost it. Still won first place though!

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