platitudes
Example Sentences
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So how can managers elicit something more meaningful than empty platitudes?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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
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
The appeal of standing in an open gym or high school auditorium to hear lofty promises and platitudes never made much sense to me.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
