at that
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In addition, besides, as in The seats were good, and quite cheap at that . [First half of 1800s]
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In spite of, nevertheless, as in Although I had to wait a long time for delivery, it was worth it at that . [Mid-1800s]
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As it stands, without further changes, as in She wasn't happy with her grade in the course but decided to leave it at that . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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He added that he hopes current Warner Bros. film chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy “continue to have the opportunity to do great work” at that studio.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Powell also told reporters at that time that he has “no intention” of leaving the Fed’s board of governors until the DOJ’s investigation is “well and truly over, with transparency and finality.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
They settle into an index price that is derived from the physical market at that time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The fire brigade, for example, "were really most proficient in the city at that time".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
I admired her so much at that moment.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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