have got to
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“The shareholders’ charge to Greg should be you have got to have a willingness to go put $300 billion to work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
In the race for leadership of the city, even Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman say things have got to change, which isn’t necessarily the best commentary on their stewardship.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
"We have got to think far more long term," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Southampton are going really well in the Championship and are unbeaten in 14 games in all competitions, although I have got to say Norwich played them off the park despite losing 1-0 in March.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“He could be using one of the passages on that map to get into the castle! The teachers have got to know!”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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