platitude
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But its compelling story and exceptional cast grip like a vice, with Gadd offering a fearsome false platitude from the start.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
I’m not here to excuse this essay or deliver some platitude about separating art from the artist.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
As the platitude goes, the cost of community is convenience.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
His platitude of “humility is only a day away” feels more like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
Pearl waited for a parental platitude to follow: Life isn’t fair, or Fair doesn’t always mean right.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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