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Definitions by Arminkshipper

And all that 

and that sort of thing; and so on.
"other people depend on them for food and clothing and all that"
And all that by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
expressing a wish or regret.
"oh that he could be restored to health"
That by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
very.
"he wasn't that far away"
That by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of a grand jury) reject (a charge) as unproven.
Sure, here's an example sentence:
"The grand jury chose to ignore the charge of embezzlement, finding insufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution."
Ignore by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
"an industry that seems long on ideas but short on cash"
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of stocks, bonds, or other investments) bought ahead, expecting a future rise in price.
In fact, here is an example sentence using "long" in its investment meaning:
"The investor bought long a stock in hopes that the price of the stock would increase in the coming months."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of a vowel or syllable) being the greater of the two used in complete lengths.
Yes, here is a sentence:
"The bird's long tail feathers caught wind, and it glided effortlessly over a distance in the air."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025