and that
idiom
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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Goosen, who is also White, said his father was a land developer and farmer, and that his brothers continue to farm.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Some hardline conservatives were previously not convinced the legislation cuts spending enough, complaining that the bill should halt clean-energy tax breaks sooner than proposed, and that new work requirements for some Medicaid recipients should start earlier than 2029.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
May 20, 2025 That was one of multiple baserunning mistakes made by the Royals in the game, and that’s been an unfortunate theme this season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Referring to Medicaid, Trump said during his Capitol visit, there wouldn't be any cuts and that the plan targets waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 May 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Some hardline conservatives were previously not convinced the legislation cuts spending enough, complaining that the bill should halt clean-energy tax breaks sooner than proposed, and that new work requirements for some Medicaid recipients should start earlier than 2029.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
May 20, 2025 That was one of multiple baserunning mistakes made by the Royals in the game, and that’s been an unfortunate theme this season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Referring to Medicaid, Trump said during his Capitol visit, there wouldn't be any cuts and that the plan targets waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 May 2025
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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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