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It's not easy coming up with new ways to tell similar stories day in and day out, so it's inevitable that you'll hear us deliver a cliché or two.

In the news biz, we have fun tracking the clichés du jour. In fact, one of our trade Web sites recently posted some current and timeless phrases that you've likely heard a million times.

I've listed a few of the worst offenders here -- most of which I hope to never hear or see again.

How do you feel about news clichés? Do they grate on your nerves like they do mine? What are some of the faves you love to hate?

"The rain did not dampen the spirits of..."
"As you can see behind me"
"Pain at the pump"
"Every parent's worst nightmare"
"Lucky to be alive"
"Speaks out"
"No stranger to…"
"Took to the streets"
"For more on this story, go to our Web site."
"Neighbors say they never expected this to happen in this quiet neighborhood."
"Gearing up"
"It happened again."
"It looks like a war zone."
"Shots rang out"
"Breathing a sigh of relief"
"Ignited a firestorm of controversy"
"Parents are up in arms"

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superman read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 11:51 AM

And a few more:

1. Neighbors said he was a good man and never suspected there was a problem.

2. Sources say...

3. Our phone calls were not returned.

4. The family finally has closure.

5. Officer _________ died a hero.

terrellmom read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 12:24 PM

Yes to the ...Sources say. I want to know who those sources are! :)

scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 12:30 PM

In my eyes when reporters say that, TM, they are making it up on the fly. I know in reality that isn't always the case but I do believe sometimes it is pure bunk.

ProudAmerican read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 1:04 PM

They don't grate on my nerves. When you spend a lot of time around the very elderly you hear the same thing over and over and over. Kind of get used to it.

DDawg read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 2:03 PM

I have never been a fan of "the ALLEGED (BLANK)...". If you don't know who committed the crime for sure, leave names, or any form of identity out of it. This kind of reporting doesn't help, and if the person is innocent their reputation is ruined for life.

alicek read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 2:34 PM

LOL @ Proud American! Too bad we're not surrounded by the elderly here at FOX 4. Well, I can't speak for my coworkers; I'm the oldest on the team!

Other teeth-clenchers:
"only time will tell"
"new lease on life"
"new leash on life" (about a saved pet)
"hail of bullets"

KellerKowboy read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 5:57 PM

They're "alleged" because they haven't been convicted. Hale, they haven't even been arraigned. Better get used to that one.....

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Member Since: 5/23/2007