have at

verb

1. archaic,  (intr, preposition) to make an opening attack on, esp in fencing

Idioms and Phrases

Attack; also, make an attempt at. For example, Urging the dog on, he said, “Go on, Rover, have at him,” or It's time to have at straightening out these files. [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

“Take heart, Kwame Powell. And remember—use what you have at your disposal. Use the Earth. Use your grief. Use your roots. These are all part of you. They are sources of strength for you.”

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Currently, the U.S. relies on China for 99% of its heavy rare earths, China controls 80% of the basic ingredients needed for antibiotics and fever reducers, and 80% of U.S. biotech companies have at least one contract with a Chinese supplier.

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While $2,000 is a small sum in the context of most households’ overall finances, it is still more than many Americans have readily available: 74% of Gen Z-ers, 61% of millennials, 55% of Gen X-ers and 33% of baby boomers surveyed by NerdWallet in September did not have at least $2,000 in cash available or easily accessible for emergencies, according to data provided exclusively to MarketWatch.

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Taxpayers will still have at least 60 days to contest, but that window will feel longer since they won’t have to waste time or hire a tax adviser to spot the supposed error.

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"We'd love to play against teams like India, England and Australia. We will have this opportunity in the Test Cycle. Maybe not just two Tests, maybe three Tests. That would be fun. But we'll take what we have at this point in time."

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