lip service

Example Sentences

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Preparing Americans for this change can’t be just lip service with no follow-through.

From MarketWatch

They may ask for others’ input and give lip service to their ideas, but it quickly becomes clear that “it’s my way or the highway.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Carroll is concerned that Hassett no longer appears to speak that language, or that he pays it lip service only.

From Barron's

But as Mr. Gottlieb accurately says, today most philosophers do not accept that philosophical problems are merely linguistic confusions and pay no more than lip service to his ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Are you paying lip service or is this your intention?” the judge asked.

From Los Angeles Times