There were subdued greetings for Ada and the usual funereal platitudes.

The 10 minute section at the end about all-female shortlists etc was 10 minutes too long with the usual platitudes.

He had just said as much to high command and they had responded with their usual platitudes.

Whenever you ask what can be done usually all you get is the usual platitudes about 'raising awareness', as if that can help on its own.

But, by the six o'clock news, that tarmac scene had been replaced by a news conference in the airport lounge with the usual polished platitudes.

The women offered the usual platitudes.

He was still sometimes saying the usual platitudes, except that they weren't for him - and sometimes the unexpected.

A small group of Conservative Party leaders also meets separately with the candidates for a discussion that goes beyond the usual platitudes.

The teacher, Mrs. Bury, came forward to utter the usual platitudes.

I tried to console her with the usual platitudes, but she wanted no part of that.