that said

phrase

: despite what one just said
Much of the book was very dull. That said, I have to admit that the ending was extremely clever.

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The City of Memphis published a draft law that said large data centers can place unusually high demands on electricity and may require extensive backup generators, substations, battery storage, cooling equipment, and water. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026 Last week, Sullivan heard arguments on Clancy’s motion to dismiss that said a retrial would violate her protections against double jeopardy. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2026 All of that said, getting salaries with Porzingis to match likely would require hampering the Heat rotation elsewhere. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 In the basement, Ernest put on an old sweatshirt that said don’t worry be happy. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for that said

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“That said.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20said. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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