have got to
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“And the fossil fuel companies have got to come to the table and be part of the solution, and they have to be held responsible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
"But we have got to be flexible and react to things that happen."
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
"The big retailers have got to grab hold of this," says Catherine Shuttleworth, CEO of Savvy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“That is stupidity 101. We have got to be better stewards of the American taxpayer’s dollar.”
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
“Hurry, get the six best field and harvest mouse archers! Those birds have got to be stopped immediately.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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