The editor warned the novelist that overusing said-bookism made the dialogue feel precious rather than natural.

Her essays were peppered with said-bookisms that both charmed and annoyed her readers.

I don't usually drink coffee; that being said, I'll have a cup this morning.

When I asked her to lead the project, she said yes without hesitation.

He dare-said he would resign, and then he did.

We should follow the plan, as the man said, even if it seems risky.

Although city living can be noisy and crowded, there is something to be said for the convenience of having shops and public transport nearby.

They assured us the museum would be open on Mondays, so they said, but when we arrived it was closed.

As the old proverb goes, nothing is said that has not been said before, so instead of trying to be original we should learn from what came before.

When Ben complained that the engine was difficult to handle, Lisa smirked and replied, that's what she said.