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Teo

#429676 Thu, 11 Oct 07 10:50 AM

1. Tess called him a liar and at that he stormed out of the room.

2. "I have to go. I'll call you in New York," and with that she hung up.

Are at that and with that interchangeable?

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Marius Hancu

#429682 Thu, 11 Oct 07 11:22 AM

No, not in these contexts:

1. Tess called him a liar and at that he stormed out of the room. When that happened, when she said that, he ...

2. "I have to go. I'll call you in New York," and with that she hung up. Saying that, saying those words, she ...

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