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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An IQ of more than 70 can mean that young people, even those who have previously been assessed as having SEN as a child, cannot access disability services as an adult.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Huerta says: “Well, to me, having a hairdo and being in a spa would be a terrible waste of time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Would McVay consider having two kickers on the 48-man game-day roster?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Shares of Seagate were up more than 1% on Wednesday, having reversed earlier losses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Also, I meant to tell you kids yesterday—Candace is having a gallery opening for an exhibit and invited us all to come. It’s Saturday at noon,” he says.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
