and such

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

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The circumstances would have to be just right, and such a situation would be incredibly unlikely to occur. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The brothers also produced and distributed the shows Fame, Family Feud and Baywatch and such kids TV series as Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Inspector Gadget. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 The researchers say this method can potentially be easily scaled up, and such material can be produced as a thin foam or coating. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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