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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But Tom Cruise’s dare-devilish stunts as the globe-trotting spy have gotten astronomically more expensive, and that’s a problem since Gen Z doesn’t seem to be invested in the action series.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 8 July 2025
Jeni Jones told the Gilbert Town Council last month that police were withholding key details of an investigative report into the torching of her barn in Morrison Ranch in July 2024, and that town attorney had a conflict of interest.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Austin has dealt with occasionally heavy rainfall since last week and that isn’t likely to change Tuesday as the risk of more rounds of heavy rainfall looms.
—Justin Ballard, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
His research draws on his own experience and that of many of his contemporaries inspired his work in sports psychology.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 8 July 2025
Jeni Jones told the Gilbert Town Council last month that police were withholding key details of an investigative report into the torching of her barn in Morrison Ranch in July 2024, and that town attorney had a conflict of interest.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Austin has dealt with occasionally heavy rainfall since last week and that isn’t likely to change Tuesday as the risk of more rounds of heavy rainfall looms.
—Justin Ballard, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
His research draws on his own experience and that of many of his contemporaries inspired his work in sports psychology.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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