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Gobbledygook generator

Have you ever wanted to use meaningless, empty phrases that make it look like you know what you are talking about?

Simply click on the button below this paragraph and a random piece of business jargon will appear in the box. If you need more than one buzzphrase, just click the button again and again.

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