have to do with

Idioms  

1. Be concerned or associated with; deal with. For example, This book has to do with the divisions within the church. [1100s] For the antonym, see have nothing to do with.

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have to do with

“What does justice have to do with growth and development? Everything,” Su said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

But what does this have to do with American democracy?

From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026

It might have to do with the U.S. not having been a major player on the world stage, at least on the men’s side.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

So what does all of this have to do with the estrogen patch shortage?

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

“What do paintings have to do with it?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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