genericides.org keeps a list of generic trademarks. We support the list with examples of "generic use" in newspapers worldwide. The entry below is such example.
Ihre dunkle, brüchige Stimme ist laut geworden; noch ein Kleenex, sie muss sich erst beruhigen
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Is the trademark here used in an expression?
No
In what news organisation did it appear?
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Translation
another Kleenex, she has to calm down first
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