Let me think about that before I give you a rushed answer.

What I am trying to say is that the invitation needs a clearer date.

'Let me put that differently: the plan is useful but not ready.'

A short pause helped her buy time without losing the listener.

Self-repair is normal when a speaker notices a precise detail.

I want to qualify that claim because the evidence is limited.

I lost my train of thought; let me return to the main point.

To put it briefly, we need more time and a smaller group.