How to Use be had in a Sentence

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• There are no silver linings to be had from how the program has looked.
  — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
• There’s a lot of fun to be had there with who Esther’s mother is.
  — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
• There are deals to be had out there from restaurant chains, but many of them are for rewards members.
  — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
• There’s a lot of wisdom to be had in sampling the field before settling down.
  — Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
• These shoes, their fans say, are at least as good as other brands’ and can be had for one-half to two-thirds of the price.
  — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
• The two-seater can also be had wearing all-terrain tires for roving through mud or over rocks.
  — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
• There’s probably a joke to be had about cats really having nine lives.
  — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
• Those are the precious calls that can win or lose pools, and there are only a handful of correct ones to be had each year.
  — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
• That wasn't the case, as there were no miracles to be had for this Blue Devils team.
  — Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
• But not to worry; there's plenty of non-equestrian fun to be had as well, like rock climbing and hiking.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
• There just happens to be another star edge rusher who is not happy with his current team and could be had via trade for the right price.
  — Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
• Bader could probably be had for about $12 million a year, which is less than Ward would have made.
  — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
• Larger houses or farms with land can be had for as little as $400,000.
  — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
• And there are hours and hours of entertainment to be had in reliving the digital future that might have been.
  — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
• However, there are worse Sundays to be had in this league than a 24-point victory.
  — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
• There are leverage innings to be had and expectations to navigate for a team that expects its bullpen to lead the way.
  — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
• There is no statute of limitations on murder, and an arrest and conviction can be had no matter how much time has passed.
  — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
• Confessions of a Handyman — but in today’s world there is next to no fun to be had from the world of no-strings employment.
  — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
• There’s also so much economic prosperity throughout the supply chain that can be had.
  — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
• For reading widely, there’s discovery to be had among novellas, which thanks to their short length can get away with being weird and different.
  — Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
• Four- and five-digit watches, however, are much more abundant and can be had from knowledgeable dealers.
  — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
• Teams actively help shape these cultures, and there’s a business argument to be had for teams to play a bigger role in changing some of these norms.
  — Aaron Mansfield, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
• Teams actively help shape these cultures, and there’s a business argument to be had for teams to play a bigger role in changing some of these norms.
  — Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
• There’s more than expensive meals in candlelit environs to be had around Valentine’s Day.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
• The latest offering – the Nomads – is designed for folks who like to wander, and can be had with three batteries.
  — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
• The retailer’s selection is so robust, and there are so many good wrinkle-free deals to be had—including some of my tried-and-true favorites.
  — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
• And despite the monotony of it all, there is some hope to be had, plenty of meaning to be found and, perhaps more importantly, a friendship to enjoy.
  — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
• There is this very interesting nepo conversation to be had, and [her son Brooklyn] was one of the original ones.
  — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
• While more rustic than five-star retreats, beachside bungalows can often be had at these kind of resorts for less than $150 per night.
  — Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
• The Nordstrom Beauty annual sale has returned in grand style, and there are incredible deals to be had.
  — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2026