mere rhetoric
Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words
Emphasizes that something is only words and not action or reality.
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- His promises of reform turned out to be mere rhetoric, with no real changes implemented.
- The public grew tired of the constant political mere rhetoric and demanded action.
- Don't be swayed by their grand statements; it's often mere rhetoric to gain support.
- We need concrete solutions, not just mere rhetoric from our leaders.
- Despite the impassioned speech, critics dismissed it as mere rhetoric lacking substance.
- The company's commitment to sustainability was exposed as mere rhetoric after environmental violations.
- She argued that the opposition's proposals were mere rhetoric designed to undermine the current administration.
- After years of unfulfilled pledges, the citizens saw his campaign as nothing but mere rhetoric.
- The debate was filled with mere rhetoric and failed to address the core issues.
- It's easy to offer mere rhetoric, but true leadership requires tangible results.