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.
Examples of and that in a Sentence
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All of a sudden, F1 has gotten a lot more relatable, and that’s so hard to do, because racing is not the most relatable sport in the world, either to watch or to race—it’s often been reserved for people with money.
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Corey Seymour, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Here’s what is top of mind for security experts right now
More Americans are working past age 65—and that’s good news for employers
Outdated laws prevent gig economy workers from getting benefits.
—Claudia L. Shivers, Fortune, 3 May 2024
The Dolphins entered this week with just less than $4 million in cap space, and that was just enough to get the deal done before $18.5 million becomes available on June 1 for the release of Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Working out the dynamics and balancing the strengths of each member is key, and that’s what rehearsals are for.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Sinead O’Connor was the last Irish artist with the No. 1 in the U.S., and that was 34 years ago.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 May 2024
People liked our wines and that is our forte, the dry wines.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
There was a sense that the rats were deserting the ship, and that suddenly people wanted to distance themselves from Bob.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
The former Fire Station No. 1 on Market Street is filled with artifacts and vehicles from San Jose’s firefighting history, and that evening also will be filled with music from the High School All Stars band and musical artist Chika Di, who performed at last year’s Summer Fest.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Corey Seymour, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Here’s what is top of mind for security experts right now
More Americans are working past age 65—and that’s good news for employers
Outdated laws prevent gig economy workers from getting benefits.
—Claudia L. Shivers, Fortune, 3 May 2024
The Dolphins entered this week with just less than $4 million in cap space, and that was just enough to get the deal done before $18.5 million becomes available on June 1 for the release of Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Working out the dynamics and balancing the strengths of each member is key, and that’s what rehearsals are for.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Sinead O’Connor was the last Irish artist with the No. 1 in the U.S., and that was 34 years ago.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 May 2024
People liked our wines and that is our forte, the dry wines.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
There was a sense that the rats were deserting the ship, and that suddenly people wanted to distance themselves from Bob.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
The former Fire Station No. 1 on Market Street is filled with artifacts and vehicles from San Jose’s firefighting history, and that evening also will be filled with music from the High School All Stars band and musical artist Chika Di, who performed at last year’s Summer Fest.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
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