platitudes
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The quarterback usually speaks in emotionless platitudes during news conferences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Reading Mr. Perl-Rosenthal makes one long for a time when nationalist platitudes and uncritical patriotism were suspect—and when the Fourth of July was both a celebration and a challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Plenty of the Prime Minister's critics, in opposition parties and beyond, say they are tired of what they see as warm words and platitudes about antisemitism and want to see concrete action.
From BBC ● May 2, 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
It was one of Gregory Powell’s favorite platitudes that nothing was to be gained from excitement, so when Mike Donovan came leaping down the stairs toward him, red hair matted with perspiration, Powell frowned.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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