say-so
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Anyone who said the fund was inoperative because of Blanche’s informal say-so is either ignorant or lying.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Two years later, Mr. Novick lost his new job as a U.S. marshal after being put on a blacklist on the say-so of federal prosecutors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
As a result, neither DOJ’s statement, nor the still-unavailable OLC opinion, nor the say-so of the president, the attorney general, or the secretary of defense is the last word.
From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2025
“Now we have a seat at the table and some say-so in how this proceeds forward, which is a big step,” says Gill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
“You don’t make any major moves without my say-so, understood?”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
We must be able to say so openly, debate passionately, leave angry and then do it all over again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Instead of waiting for a phone call back from your local office, call to schedule an appointment, and if you need it to be with a specific agent, say so when you make the appointment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
First impressions, of course, can only say so much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
And if the case proceeds, they may have to say so under oath.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
“If you mean libel, I’d say so, and not talk about labels, as if Papa was a pickle bottle,” advised Jo, laughing.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
"Who said?" asked Howland; "for I've more faith in some say-sos than in some others."
From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Jane G. (Jane Goodwin) Austin
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