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Better ways to say “In any case”
Three words for "anyway."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"In any case," "in any event," and "at any rate" all mean "regardless." They're useful as transitions but too often hide that the writer is abandoning the prior thread.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
The timeline may shift; in any case, we move forward.
After
The timeline may shift; regardless, we move forward.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Regardless neutral
firm transition
Regardless, we move forward.
- 02Anyway neutral
conversational
Anyway, we move forward.
- 03Even so neutral
contrast with prior
Even so, we move forward.
- 04Either way neutral
when two options apply
Either way, we move forward.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
These transitions are fine in moderation. Using more than one per paragraph is a tell.