platitude
Example Sentences
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The danger is that these platitudes ignore human and organizational psychology, the real thoughts buried in the workplace.
The emptiness of such platitudes in this moment leaves much to be desired.
From Salon
What makes the upcoming pageantry and platitudes remarkable is the country’s mood.
From Salon
But amid the platitudes, sadness and shock is calcifying into anger and tension.
From BBC
His platitude of “humility is only a day away” feels more like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
From Los Angeles Times
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