and that
idiom
1
somewhat formal
—used to refer to an idea just mentioned
He was helpful, and that to an unusual degree.
2
chiefly British, informal
: and more things of the same kind
She spends her money drinking, gambling, and that.
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Singh said the students believed Stanford’s investments were linked to civilian suffering and that their goal was to pressure the administration to consider divestment, not to permanently occupy or damage the building.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
In recent games, KU’s communication has been pretty poor on defense and that’s led to players taking (and too often missing) wide-open 3-pointers.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Singh said the students believed Stanford’s investments were linked to civilian suffering and that their goal was to pressure the administration to consider divestment, not to permanently occupy or damage the building.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
In recent games, KU’s communication has been pretty poor on defense and that’s led to players taking (and too often missing) wide-open 3-pointers.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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