as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Recent Examples of have on
In this month’s picks, a sharp portrait of a political leader, an intriguing essay film from a renowned novelist and a sensitive look at the impact a gamer had on the lives of his friends.
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Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
What impact could this have on Disney, who last year committed $5 billion to overseas productions?
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
HexClad’s hybrid saucepan and lid set is a great little pan to have on hand for crafting the perfect sauces.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
What impact that will have on people’s pocketbooks, and potentially their votes, of course won’t be known until next fall.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
What impact could this have on Disney, who last year committed $5 billion to overseas productions?
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
HexClad’s hybrid saucepan and lid set is a great little pan to have on hand for crafting the perfect sauces.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
What impact that will have on people’s pocketbooks, and potentially their votes, of course won’t be known until next fall.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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But in addition to his reputation as a womanizer, Casanova was also a con man, a skilled liar who came from a family of actors and who over the course of his life manipulated and tricked countless people to maintain wealth and status.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Malware has evolved to target macOS more aggressively than ever and many attacks now rely on tricking users rather than breaking through security software.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Everton appear locked in a cycle where their starting No 9 flatters to deceive, is left out for the next game, but then the replacement fares little better.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Super blue moons can also occur, but don’t be fooled by the name.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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But don't let the name fool you — this Matlock isn't a straight remake of the '80s legal drama starring Andy Griffith.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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College presidents, athletic directors, coaches, conference commissioners, and NCAA executives take in six- and seven-figure salaries.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Join the crowds taking photos of the ornate building from the piazza, and then ascend to the terrace to marvel at the 135 gargoyles and other carvings up close and take in the city’s skyline.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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