claptrap

Example Sentences

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Is there a remedy for claptrap like the BMJ article?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024

A public defender in Virginia said, "I have never heard of any of that claptrap in my jurisdiction."

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2023

Meade, quite understandably, turned out sadistic, Grand Guignol thrillers as a respite from writing sentimental claptrap such as “A Sweet Girl Graduate” and “The Rebel of the School.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021

"I think talk of constitutional conventions and all sort of academic claptrap frankly to me doesn't seem to be in tune with the guys trying to run this camp."

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021

A tiny idea was beginning to worm its way into Grayson’s head; he could barely feel it as it brushed by all the claptrap in his brain.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli