it can be said vs it could be said

Both 'it can be said' and 'it could be said' are correct and common in English. They are similar and can be used to introduce an opinion or statement.

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it can be said

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce an opinion or statement that is considered valid or appropriate.

Examples:

It can be said that she is one of the most talented artists of her generation.
It can be said that the project was a success due to the team's hard work.
It can be said that the company has made significant progress in recent years.

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On the whole, it can be said that the Commission's proposal does not contain enough new thinking.
In general it can be said that Member States have improved the reporting of irregularities, but not all obligations of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 are completely complied with.
With the issue of gas, it can be said that we have reached a satisfactory balance at second reading.
Despite the increasing awareness of this truly global problem, it can be said from a political perspective that we have wasted these two decades.
And I think it can be said that in the last 40 years do not exist Italian encyclopaedias about nature, without a rich presence of my photos.
I think it can be said that when seen in a "jazz framework" Anthony Braxton appeared as a bizarre figure: he had studied mathematics and philosophy, played chess, smoked a pipe, and had strange diagrams for his song titles.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, it can be said that this is genuinely a report that is full of new developments.
After putting away any resentment, it can be said that these years have brought us peace .
Therefore, it can be said that an immunologist is a specialist who is dedicated primarily to research and study the human immune system.
In general it can be said that it depends on your choice of animal stock.
Here the poets of the "Sicilian School" gathered, and it can be said that Italian poetry was born within these walls.
To greatly simplify the concept, it can be said that chemistry interferes with the thermodynamics of the natural systems (ecology), altering its cycles and functions and its quantitative and qualitative values.
Therefore, it can be said that prokaryotic translation is coupled to transcription and occurs co-transcriptionally.
I think it can be said that the consultation on this report was absolutely exemplary.
Mathematically, it can be said that the normal concept of gravity is a particular case of abstract acceleration.
It is-if it can be said so-a eucharistic audience.
But it can be said that it was a providential choice.
However, it can be said that Europe and European culture might have common roots.
But it can be said that progress has been slow and disappointing.
Well, whatever the news, it can be said in front of Lola.

Alternatives:

it may be said
it might be said
it is said
one can say
one could say

it could be said

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce an opinion or statement that is considered valid or appropriate, similar to 'it can be said'.