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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“Look at that tiny window and carpet of decay,” she said, laughing at the twin bed and messy floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Along with all her pride in that achievement, she seemed a little angry at that fact too.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
"That'll probably hit the peak oil price at that time. That's probably sometime in the next few weeks."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The company went public on May 2, 2019, after the initial public offering priced at $25 to value the company at that time at $1.46 billion.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
I couldn’t do anything but stare at that beautiful paint pony.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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