Despite the project's clear benefits, the team's progress was slowed by persistent nay-sayings from skeptical board members.

Our intern finished the whole project in two days, and that's saying something given how inexperienced she is.

As the saying goes, a stitch in time saves nine, so fix the leak now before it causes more damage.

Everyone has different priorities, but as I was saying, investing in renewable energy now will save us a lot over time.

She stood on the platform, saying goodbye to her friends before boarding the train.

She kept nay-saying the team's ideas without offering any alternatives.

Her persistent nay-saying drained the team's enthusiasm during the brainstorming session.

When she shrugged and looked away, she was saying it all without uttering a word.

The police couldn't resolve the case because it was all he say, she say.

Saying one's piece at the town meeting finally made people listen.