Maybe you shouldn't have snapped at her during the meeting—just saying.

Before I examine your throat, please say aah.

As the fella says, you can't teach an old dog new tricks, so give him some time.

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

Every evening, the old lighthouse keeper says goodbye to the departing fishermen.

Although 'sufficed to say' appears frequently in informal writing, editors note that the correct phrasing is 'suffice it to say'.

I met an old friend in Sai Gon and we walked along the river until sunset.

Although the committee can make recommendations, the CEO has the final say on all hiring decisions.

I dare say the old inn will still be open by the time we arrive.

That's a terrible idea, says me, and I won't support it.