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 Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said teams were working to repair the damage and restore the route, and that other arrangements are being made to transport passengers to Mashhad via road, IRIB said. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 Our department is always looking for ways to innovate and be different and that is exciting to be part of. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Most organizations manage only one of these two attack windows, and that gap is where fraud compounds. Gegham Azatyan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Minutes later royal sources counter-briefed, clarifying that Harry had not formally accepted the invite in time, and that the offer had since been withdrawn. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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