The road was dangerous, but e'en so they pressed on through the night.

Despite its charming premise, the show's not-so-hot pacing made it hard to stay interested.

Several say-sos from senior staff influenced the final hiring decision.

She didn't say 'no' in so many words, but her hesitation was clear.

I think so.

I like to visit the old bookstore every so often to discover hidden treasures.

When I asked if the project could be finished on time, the manager sighed and said, "I'm afraid so".

The critic argued that the theory was nothing more than a just-so story, a comforting but untested explanation for complex social behavior.

The none-so-pretties lined the shelf, each one with its own quirky charm.

In the shady crevice, the none-so-pretty spread a delicate carpet of tiny white flowers.