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Better ways to say “at any rate”

A pivot that means "anyway" with extra syllables.

i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler

Signals "set the previous digression aside." Fine occasionally; overused, it tells the reader the writer didn't trim the digression. "Anyway," "in any event," or a fresh paragraph work as well.

ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo

Before

At any rate, the project is on track.

After

Anyway, the project is on track.

iii · The alternatives4 ways out

01

Anyway neutral

plain pivot

Anyway, the project is on track.
02

In any event formal

formal pivot

In any event, the project is on track.
03

Regardless neutral

dismissive of prior

Regardless, the project is on track.
04

[delete it] neutral

start a new paragraph

The project is on track.

iv · Brew tipKeep this one

If "anyway" fits, "at any rate" is filler.