platitudes
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For them to be more than platitudes here, however, there need to be specific examples, and these are the best part of the book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Another says, "He never spouts empty, feel-good platitudes; instead, he crouches down to face real-life dilemmas alongside us."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Neville is smart enough as a documentarian to leave out platitudes, but also to let access to Michaels’ Maine retreat be a vibe rather than some knockout reveal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Then again, some of the recent layoff announcements have included details about AI usage that aren’t the usual platitudes.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Maybe that’s true, but cliché platitudes rarely help.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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