have it out
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The committee should debate, wrestle, have it out, all that.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
“I should have it out of there by lunch,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
My mistake, I suppose, was in being bullied by the record company to have it out as a properly paid-for Pink Floyd record.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
Big Toaster might have it out for me if enough readers follow in my footsteps.
From Salon • Oct. 9, 2024
“I will, and you must hear me. It’s no use, Jo, we’ve got to have it out, and the sooner the better for both of us,” he answered, getting flushed and excited all at once.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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