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Discover LudwigThe phrase "said when" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to refer to a specific time or context in which something was stated. Example: "He was confused about the decision, especially since he said when he would be available."
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"Allo?" he said, when Azad picked up.
"Good," Guidara said, when she was finished.
Please, he said when Mallon hesitated.
"I cannot," she said when she could.
"Hello there," I said, when he answered.
"Wow!" Wright said when it was over.
"Super-good," Dalrymple said when he reappeared.
"Hi," she said when I came in.
"Jesus," Jennifer said when they walked in.
That said, when should it be?
"I said, when?
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