How to Use give it a go in a Sentence

give it a go

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  • But my dad wanted to give it a go.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Melvani has yet to give it a go with other leafy greens, like kale or chard.
    Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The Commanders gave it a go but came up just short.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Who can resist giving it a go with just the right dishes to pair it with?
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • So why not give it a go and see how apple cider vinegar can improve the health of your hair?
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • Fulham will give it a go, but Arsenal will be too strong.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Most nights, Murray is the player most likely to give it a go.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Hopping gave it a go, but left the game after only four carries.
    Jay Plotkin, Austin American Statesman, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Check out some more screenshots below, or better yet, give it a go yourself.
    Jon Porter, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2021
  • He was initially ruled questionable but is now unable to give it a go.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Powell complained about it before the game but decided to give it a go.
    oregonlive, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Answers will be added to the photo captions on Friday, so give it a go.
    Chris Hays, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • But that’s not stopping him from giving it a go in hopes of defending his title.
    John Davis, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Lest any would-be swimmers remain tempted to give it a go, the signage is insistent.
    Christopher Flavelle Sophie Park, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2023
  • With so many opportunities up for grabs right now, there's almost no reason to not give it a go.
    Tim Madden, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022
  • After a bit more research, Turner decided to give it a go.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Sailors have been harnessing the wind here for nearly 200 years, so why not give it a go yourself?
    Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Musically, at least, Sheeran is willing to give it a go on =.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021
  • So, Monaco washed her hands, sterilized the area, cleaned her extraction tools, and gave it a go.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • If Morant can’t give it a go, the Grizzlies will turn to Tyus Jones to start as the point guard.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2022
  • Last week, Answer Man decided to give it a go for the mother of his children.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • If you’re tempted to give it a go, head to your hairdresser armed with these specific instructions.
    Georgia Day, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
  • With the Pistons down nearly half of their roster, Joseph decided to give it a go.
    Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The second-year signal-caller tried to give it a go this week, but still appears to be at least a week away from returning to live action.
    Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Anthony Davis decided to give it a go despite having sore right knee soreness.
    Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Want to give it a go, or celebrate World Labyrinth Day (coming May 1)?
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Despite the questionable status, Jennings was able to give it a go on Sunday.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • With two-dozen clams from the players’ clubhouse spread and a couple of beers in his stomach, Flannery decided to give it a go.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2021
  • Before giving it a go again against Burnley last week, after picking up a pass from Luke Shaw.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
  • For the most part the rest of the cast has little to do, but Kline and Waller-Bridge give it a go in their limited screen time.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025

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