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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Some are even thinking about the 1990s, when the yield spent years at that level.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Nettles told students their youth could be an asset in the discussion “because it’s going to look different to people who were alive at that time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Then, when you know the end date is coming on the annuity, think about your goals at that time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
A single nanometre is one-billionth of a metre, but it's at that level that some of the most consequential work is being done.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
“He seemed into you, and you went off with him at that one competition.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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