in that

phrase

—used to introduce a statement that explains or gives more specific information about what one has just said

The book is good, in that it's well written, but I didn't actually enjoy reading it.

Examples of in that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A lot of emotions came up and realizing your job, your title, your paycheck can be eliminated in a day, but your values and your purpose don't have to die in that spot. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Generally, the parade of deer consists of does and fawns, younger bucks, and then older bucks (in that order). — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

Kaplan left Miami for Denver during the pandemic and ended up running an independent bookstore and bar in that city. — Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Such breaks can reduce absenteeism, as students would often miss time in that window, Clark said. — Leslie Griffy, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
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• format
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• thereat