Sentence examples for this was saying from inspiring English sources

On the heels of the tornado that had killed more than 120 people in Joplin, Mo., this was saying something.

This was saying we believe in coeducation, because we live in a coed world, but in this one particular area we're giving up.

For Pruitt, this was saying something, because after being elected Oklahoma's attorney general, in 2010, he had spent much of his time battling Obama.

Given that he was sent off in a Champions League semi-final and accused of eye-gouging Barcelona's assistant coach Tito Villanova among the various clásicos of 2011, this was saying something.

Considering the other geopolitical disasters that took place in the 20th Century, this was saying a lot.

This was said in a consoling tone.

This was said in Obama's defense.

This was said to a chuckle.

This was said wholly without meaning..

Heads nodded as this was said.

Yes, this was said to the European Parliament.