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]
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“Detectorists” and “Small Prophets” share a singular comedic sensibility, which arose from Crook’s realization that some shows at that time, like “The Office” or “The Inbetweeners,” were drawing humor from cruelty, embarrassment and awkwardness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
"In our community there was quite a lot of stigma around second-hand clothing at that point."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
“But hey, I probably should have looked at that in 2019, right?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
She issued a temporary order at that time to stop the tree felling though Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
A couple of aunties to our left chuckled at that, and Trey shot them a dirty look, too.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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