have a go at
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"It's a small tactical shift. It's something we'll have a go at and we'll see where it lands, but everyone is on board with it."
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
"I love knitting and wondered to my wife if there might be some sort of related world record I could have a go at," said Fannon.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
Recently I decided to have a go at building some apps.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Try testing your memory with our latest weekly quiz, or have a go at something from the archives.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
I’d stand there with my mouth closed tight, my lips zipped, glued, and stapled together to keep the angry words that were banging to get out and have a go at Mama from escaping.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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