have
verb (used with object)
to possess; own; hold for use; contain.
having
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present participleof have.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Antonelli, having stopped, was behind him in Turn 19.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
With more affordable property values, Wilmington allowed them to build the waterfront home they wanted without having to stretch too far financially.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Rent got too high and having a family is expensive,” she said as the couple waited for their order from a food truck at the Hanford farmers market on a recent Thursday evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
“I’ve never been in a situation where I didn’t get healthcare when I needed it,” Thurman told ProPublica, comparing the condition to having “a time bomb you can’t control.”
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Poppy petals,” Clare said, having named them for their wavy crimson tops.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
