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That’s a copout which no fan worth their salt will accept.

From The Guardian Jan. 29, 2016

It’s the only reasonable resolution to a conflict that is itself a copout.

From Slate Apr. 3, 2013

And that’s a huge copout, I think, in the sincerity push in art.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2012

“But if I can rely on that old social sciences copout, we need more evidence.”

From New York Times Mar. 17, 2012

Weinberger's other reason, that the commander in the field did not want the press along, was a glaring copout.

From Time Magazine Archive




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