I didn't mean to say that.

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I apologize for what I said.

John: 'I didn't mean to offend you.'

Alice: 'I didn't mean to say that. I just wanted to clarify the facts.'

John: 'I didn't mean to say that. It wasn't meant to come out that way.'

Alice: 'I didn't intend to upset you.'

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