at that

Idioms

In addition, besides, as in The seats were good, and quite cheap at that . [First half of 1800s]
In spite of, nevertheless, as in Although I had to wait a long time for delivery, it was worth it at that . [Mid-1800s]
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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At that awards show, when former Times columnist Amy Kaufman — then recently engaged herself — asked the “Dune” actor flat-out if she was engaged, Zendaya flashed her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Kalshi’s “Ali Khamenei out as Supreme Leader?” market did not; instead of resolving to “yes,” Kalshi closed the market on Feb. 28 and kept the odds where they were at that time.

From MarketWatch

At that level, you actually time traveled.

From Literature

I stared at that hand for a half second before acting on instinct and harebrained desperation.

From Literature

I stared at that stack and felt a new fury bubble in my veins.

From Literature

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