and that
idiom
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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That’s the only hold over coach from last season and that unit played well.
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Difference on the glass The Rockets lead the league in rebounding (48.1), offensive rebounds (14.6) and second-chance points (17.8), and that showed Monday night.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
Only Fitzpatrick outperformed expectations — and that prevented a tanking plan from tanking.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
Dispensary customers in San Diego are now paying just over 30% in total taxes on their cannabis purchases, and that will jump to more than 35% on July 1.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Difference on the glass The Rockets lead the league in rebounding (48.1), offensive rebounds (14.6) and second-chance points (17.8), and that showed Monday night.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
Only Fitzpatrick outperformed expectations — and that prevented a tanking plan from tanking.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
Dispensary customers in San Diego are now paying just over 30% in total taxes on their cannabis purchases, and that will jump to more than 35% on July 1.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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