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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Sahota on Monday that no additional juveniles have been cited and that investigators have received no new evidence or witnesses. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Too often, disabled actors are only hired for disabled roles, and that’s something Madeley wants to subvert. — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026 The first basket was the verdict — and that is the one voters most heard about during the campaign cycle. — Kaivan Shroff, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Guskiewicz said the safety of students, faculty and staff remains the university's priority, and that MSU would share more information with the campus community as details become available. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 2 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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