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Trite

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expressed too often to be interesting or seem sincere:
His lyrics about love and peace are too trite for me to take them seriously.
I know it will sound trite, but I’ve loved being part of this club.

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contender

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someone who competes with other people to try to win something:
Now aged 42, he is no longer considered a serious contender for the title.

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Circumvent

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to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally:

Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.

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