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that is

Idioms  
  1. Also, that is to say. To explain more clearly, in other words, as in It's on the first floor, that is, at street level, or We're coming next month, that is to say, in November. [Early 1600s] Also see under that's.


Example Sentences

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"Urgent action is needed to create an online world that is truly safer by design," said Dame Rachel.

From BBC

Hearing that her leg had been found, Brenda said: "I didn't think I'd ever be swimming in the sea again. I'm going to be able to now so that is absolutely brilliant."

From BBC

"That is why we work so hard in the week to try and do that."

From BBC

This year, her nomination is for Dear Me from the film Relentless - a documentary that is actually about Warren and her long and successful songwriting career.

From BBC

"We have an armada that is heading there and another one might be going."

From Barron's