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that said

American

[that sed] / ˈðæt ˈsɛd /

Also that being said

idiom

regardless of what has just been said; nevertheless.

The place could’ve been cleaner, and the furnishings were pretty old—that said, we had a great time and would stay there again.

Etymology

Origin of that said

First recorded in 1920–25

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that said

"Exercise is recommended as a primary treatment for hip osteoarthritis, and this review doesn't overturn that," said Michelle Hall, co-lead author from the University of Sydney.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

BuzzBallz blamed a website error for claiming they were recyclable via Terracycle, a US-only scheme, but did not comment on its now-deleted FAQ that said they were recyclable where UK councils allow.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Many did not want to speak at all; one developer mistakenly sent me an email that said, “steer clear..do not want to engage.”

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

The company put together a slide deck that said it had removed $150 million worth of Huawei equipment from its systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

She raised her eyebrows in a look that said, I made it!

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

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