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

Somewhere in that data is the next John, along with the ice, monitor, and tub that should be ready to receive him. — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

The charge in that case is communicating threats, officials say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

If Florida doesn’t put anyone on LTIR, the team will have to run a lineup with only 11 forwards, using an extra defenseman in that final forward’s place. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Despite the muted hiring in that sector, most data show that consumer spending has remained steady. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat