and the like

phrase

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Most of our work is technical research papers, comment letters, amicus briefs, and the like. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 When navigating airports, train stations, and the like, a belt bag is hard to beat. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

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First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of and the like was in 1556

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“And the like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20the%20like. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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