“To repeat that elections reflect the people's will only to an infinitesimal degree is, by now, to utter a banality.”

“If the soundtrack is any indication, the movie will alternate between sleep-inducing banality, weepy sentiment, and dumb stunts.”

“The banality of grey, prison like walls high-rising above their heads was a spite to their very faces.”

“Perhaps Walker conceived this title to add lustre to the perceived banalities of trading activities.”

“The method of stringing anecdotes together with banalities has contributed, I believe, to the dearth of quality preaching in many churches.”

“Through a combination of cynicism and self-flattery, we put their accomplishments on a par with the banalities of contemporary celebrity culture.”