have at

phrase

Synonyms of have atnext
: to go at or deal with : attack
like two boxers having at each other

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Its efforts to strike at Crimea, though, were limited by the weapons Ukraine had at the time. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026 In terms of length, Bermuda shorts typically have at least a 5-inch inseam and hit about 1 inch above the knee. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 The explosive back was thought to have at least a fighting chance, considering both his talent and opportunity as the Elks’ clear-cut lead back. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The tournament expanded to 48 teams this year, and 40 have at least one player on the 26-man roster born outside the country. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for have at

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have at
have a thin time (of it)
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“Have at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20at. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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