have (something) back

phrase

: to receive (something) that is returned or restored
If I lend you this book, can I have it back by next Tuesday?
How I wish I could have my youth back (again)!

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Ian James, Jayden Reid and Zorhan Bassong are players Wicky hopes to have back by the time Sporting next plays. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2026 These fan-favorite Lululemon dance pants, which have back pockets and a roomy, casual fit, are now at their lowest price. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025 Tampa Bay hopes to have back WR Mike Evans for Monday, but could be missing spark plug rookie WR Emeka Egbuka as well as WR Chris Godwin and RB Bucky Irving again. Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025 One of those players the Rams would like to have back against the Jacksonville Jaguars is receiver Tutu Atwell. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025 One specific aspect Bargatze would probably like to have back is the declining-balance chyron that started at the 46-second mark. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Have (something) back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28something%29%20back. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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