'Let me rephrase that: the meeting is informal, but the topic is important.'

What I meant was that the tradition has changed, not disappeared.

What I'm trying to say is that belonging can take time.

To be more precise, the class starts at half past six.

The path is accessible; in other words, people can use it without stairs.

To put it differently, we need a plan that includes younger residents.

Let me back up and explain why the decision surprised me.

Could you clarify what you mean by a welcoming space?

I misspoke when I said Tuesday; the event is on Thursday.

I used a simple example to get my point across.

I lost my train of thought when the lights went out.

There is an important distinction between being alone and feeling lonely.