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Better ways to say “be that as it may”
A subjunctive-era concession marker — roughly, "fine, but".
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Centuries old and grammatically fossilised. Still readable in formal writing, but in everyday memos "even so," "still," or "nonetheless" do the same with less creak.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
Be that as it may, the deadline stands.
After
Even so, the deadline stands.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Even so neutral
plain concession
Even so, the deadline stands.
- 02Still neutral
short concession
Still, the deadline stands.
- 03Nonetheless formal
formal concession
Nonetheless, the deadline stands.
- 04However neutral
plain pivot
The deadline, however, stands.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
If the subjunctive feels museum-heavy, it is.