and such

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: and things of that kind
Pens, pencils, markers, and such are in this drawer.

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My heart grieves for someone so special to this world and such a good friend to me. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 There are so few people around, and such little movement on the placid sound, being here feels like a true respite from the city just a couple hours away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 Per city code, the mayor of Evanston receives a yearly salary of about $25,000, begging the question of who can afford to pursue the job with so little compensation and such weighty responsibilities. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Career strength is one aspect, and such capabilities also are emerging within startups being nurtured within Y Combinator. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and such

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“And such.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20such. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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