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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Industry sources said Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and that the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Her parents refuse to see that there is something unnatural about their new baby boy and that an evil other presence haunts their stately home. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Her office has said Brown received no benefit from WTO's hiring and that the firm was best suited for the work. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 This will be his first home start, and that could be a benefit to him as young guys might need that home crowd behind them. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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