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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'be that' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used at the beginning of a sentence to draw attention to the main point of what is being said, and can be used interchangeably with the phrase 'namely'. For example: "Our first priority should be safety; be that at work, in the home, or out in public."
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be that
noun
Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
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"Should be that way.
Be that way.
Don't be that owner.
"To be that close!
Be that moment".
Nothing could be that simple.
I shall be that girl".
I want to be that!
This may be that man.
And that will be that.
Could she be that successor?
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com