and counting

phrase

: with more to come
in business for 50 years and counting

Examples of and counting in a Sentence

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Since then, scientists have found over 6,000 exoplanets and counting. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026 The 39-year-old Messi’s age-defying run at this tournament, which includes eight goals and counting, has put Icons in a position to match, if not exceed, its sales from Qatar. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 According to Pew Research, California is home to 330 data centers and counting. Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 While Trader Joe's continues to appeal to California grocery shoppers, the state is home to a whopping 205 locations, and counting, one Bay Area grocery store occupies a special place in the hearts of many. Roseann Cattani, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for and counting

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of and counting was in 1970

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“And counting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20counting. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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