in that

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—used to introduce a statement that explains or gives more specific information about what one has just said
The book is good, in that it's well written, but I didn't actually enjoy reading it.

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Nelson said the report’s creation raised concerns because city employees were asked to compile information that had not previously been assembled in that format, and the results were used to counter his campaign statements. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 My school years passed in a sliding door moment, and all there was to behold in that frame was a young man who had to physically fight to be allowed to be someone else—himself. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 How did Portland change in that time, and what did your team want to keep sight of when characterizing the city? — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Alan Cumming, please tell me if you were actually annoyed with Victor in that moment. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in that

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“In that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20that. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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