lip service

Example Sentences

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If the music world is decamping from London again this week, then it needs to "give back to the community", she adds, and not just pay it "lip service".

From BBC

Democracy depends on public schools that pay more than lip service to welcoming everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Presidents historically have at least paid lip service to the idea that they are supposed to consult Congress before launching a military action.

From Salon

Can any of us ever pay more than lip service to peace?

From Salon

We’ve had some changes on campuses, at least lip service being paid to more viewpoint diversity.

From The Wall Street Journal