: something not specified
Examples of such and such in a Sentence
Adjective
people from such and such areas
If you were born in such and such a year….
Pronoun
If you earn such and such per year, then….
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Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Rumors churned through the public: The World Bank is evacuating its staff; U.S. warships will remove all the American citizens; the such and such ambassador has fled the country.
—Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024
Never, ever, ever believe anyone telling you such and such a spending bill will be self funded.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
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Adjective
The phrase repeated incessantly on the wall labels—This is the first time that such and such is presented at Biennale Arte—demonstrates acceptance and delight in achievement rather than rupture.
—Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Rumors churned through the public: The World Bank is evacuating its staff; U.S. warships will remove all the American citizens; the such and such ambassador has fled the country.
—Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024
Never, ever, ever believe anyone telling you such and such a spending bill will be self funded.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
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“Such and such.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20and%20such. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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