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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The surprising alignment between Portuguese work culture, particularly in engineering, and that of Nordic countries has prompted several companies from these regions to relocate their engineering teams to Portugal, such as the CTS Group and Visma.
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Nuno Godinho, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The chef’s vision must be clear, and that vision is what’s missing from some otherwise fantastic restaurants in town.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
In his remarks to commissioners, Ladapo, the state surgeon general, said fluoride in toothpaste is plenty sufficient for dental health, and that drinking it causes health risks.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The murder mystery exists at the intersection of Elsbeth and Shondaland’s other White House show, Scandal, combining political intrigue with parlor-room puzzlement—and that parlor happens to be located in the most famous house in America.
—Scarlett Harris, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nuno Godinho, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The chef’s vision must be clear, and that vision is what’s missing from some otherwise fantastic restaurants in town.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
In his remarks to commissioners, Ladapo, the state surgeon general, said fluoride in toothpaste is plenty sufficient for dental health, and that drinking it causes health risks.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The murder mystery exists at the intersection of Elsbeth and Shondaland’s other White House show, Scandal, combining political intrigue with parlor-room puzzlement—and that parlor happens to be located in the most famous house in America.
—Scarlett Harris, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2025
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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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