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reigen

1. Not an example.; It's not an illustration.

1. Was saying; Used to say

1. Te-form: Connects clauses; Te-form: Makes requests

1. Of words; Relating to speech

1. It is not the case.; That is not what I meant.

1. It's not the case.; It's not true.

1. Was saying/stated politely.

1. Humble speech; Modest language

1. It is not the case.; It is not so.

1. Wasn't an example.; Wasn't saying.

1. Probably; Likely

1. It was not said.; It wasn't the case that it was said.

1. It wasn't an example.; It wasn't said as an example.

1. Probably; Likely

1. Was not an example.; Was not a case.

1. If/when example speech; If example speech were true

1. If [WORD]; When [WORD]

1. If/when example speech; If/when saying (as an example)