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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Together, the results suggest the planet formed after the star had died and that its atmosphere is now feeding the white dwarf. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026 The newspaper reports that Koons plans to invest the proceeds into his own notoriously resource-intensive art practice and that the house has guaranteed the artist a minimum price. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 What is less clear are the implications for the world’s weather and climate over the coming months, and that is precisely what Kirtman’s NMME is designed to help with. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Koltai asks visitors to communicate their expectations and boundaries, but acknowledges that people can feel violated and that staff aren’t always present or equipped to monitor encounters. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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