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

All that said, investors may want to buckle up for a bumpy ride.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

The decision reverses a lower court’s ruling that said the surcharge unlawfully put the burden on homeowners to prove their residency status when city officials should have verified that information themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Liverpool issued a statement that said "sporting integrity" had been "undermined".

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

A few miles later, Steve Apa told the outlets, he started receiving texts from his daughter that said things like “ugh” and “ow.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

To his founding investor, Gotham Capital, he shot off an unsolicited e-mail that said only, “You’re welcome.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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