that is to say

phrase

: in other words : in effect

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Anyway, that is to say that Kiffin is pulling out all the stops ahead of the game that LSU needs to win to seriously bolster their case for the College Football Playoff. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 All of that is to say that password managers from security companies (not necessarily the ones baked into your web browser or phone, which are better than nothing, but still not recommended) pride themselves on strong security for your actual vault. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 None of that is to say the Mets will push their pitchers unnecessarily. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 All of that is to say, a smaller bonus that gets you more valuable points could be worth more than a large bonus. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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“That is to say.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20is%20to%20say. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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