In a nation of bland comment, Mr. Komatsu loves the one-liner.

Beyond that, he offered only bland comments about the much-anticipated meeting.

I made some bland comment, wondering what might constitute a proper response to these revelations.

Kaeth had revealed all that he was going to-and probably would not venture so much as a bland comment for the next year.

'You know the travellers' lodging, I perceive, and are making directly for it,' is Mr. Datchery's bland comment, still rattling his loose money.

Apparently taking her bland comments as consent, Skel approached her, one hand already outstretched.

But there are many perfunctory views of the work and many bland comments from friends and art experts.

The Exec made good sense, of course, but his bland comment still irritated Wolfe.

She detected a certain hint of irony in that bland comment.

The only real job requirements, as viewers of this week's repeat of Elizabeth R will have noticed, are the ability to smile, nod your head sympathetically and offer the occasional bland comment.