have
verb (used with object)
to possess; own; hold for use; contain.
have had
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present perfectof have.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Construction materials such as steel, aluminium as well as lumber wood have had tariffs in place before the latest escalation, though Canada has now matched US rates on the metals at 50%.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
None have had a tougher year than L3Harris Technologies, whose shares were trailing peers even before its CEO’s ouster last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Too many of us have lost children. Too many of us have had to deal with it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"We have had to make this upsetting and difficult decision to pull the shutters down for the very last time," they said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
My invisible lockermate must have had to clean up my mess, and the primary feeling I have is relief.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
