and that

phrase

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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The second one is in securing a very stable supply chain — that has been on our top of the list for the last couple of months, and that requires agility, a strength in systems and very strong partnerships. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Just a kid yearning to be seen, one who’s been told that being seen means being beautiful and that being beautiful means being white. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026 Sometimes there isn’t enough time, mental, emotional, or physical capacity to take on another commitment, and that’s okay, too. — Jasmine Johnson, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 The result is a complex system that can be difficult to understand and that many people don’t even know exists. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and that

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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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