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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In the basement, Ernest put on an old sweatshirt that said don’t worry be happy. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 In June 2026, the draft legislation was detailed in a Spotlight Delaware article that said the bill is likely to be introduced in the state legislature next year. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 But all of that said, with over 325 million global subscribers, Netflix remains well positioned to keep its core streaming business humming along nicely, albeit at a somewhat less rapid clip, according to MoffettNathanson analyst Robert Fishman. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors have pointed to an autopsy report that said the children’s symptoms were consistent with being smothering. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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