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4th June 2025

That said

We use this expression to introduce a contrast to what has been said before. It is often a mild form of disagreement.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
He's a great student and he learns well in class.
That said, he can be quite naughty sometimes.
Yes, I know.
Example 2
It's pretty long, The Lord of the Rings ?
Yes, but that said, it might have been more confusing if it were shorter.

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