and counting

phrase

: with more to come
in business for 50 years and counting

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Four years later, and 30 5-star reviews and counting, all of those things are still true and readers are still discovering the joy of this Southern dessert. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 With more than 170 episodes and counting, the series has produced some of the best and most subversive comedy of this era. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 So far, Meyer’s made a grand total of $700 (about $500 USD) and counting. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 July 2026 This family-run spot has served home-style dishes for 130-plus years and counting. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for and counting

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of and counting was in 1970

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“And counting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20counting. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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