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
Then, there’s the hammerlock the Titans have on the Big West Midfielder of the Year Award.
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.
—Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The impact that social media platforms have on teenagers is another obvious concern for many.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.
—Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The impact that social media platforms have on teenagers is another obvious concern for many.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for have on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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Posts from other Knicks fans say the user tried tricking them as well.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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These websites closely resemble legitimate ticketing and checkout platforms and can allow scammers to steal log-in credentials, personal information and credit card numbers and trick you into sending in payments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Subscriptions started at $88 per week and included almost 300 templates for fake websites designed to deceive customers, a dashboard that allowed criminals to monitor their campaigns, a discussion forum where users could find collaborators and receive support, and keylogging capabilities.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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No, your eyes do not deceive you.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways Rick's story is a tough reminder that scams can look polished enough to fool careful people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Busch wasn’t fooled when San Francisco Giants lefty reliever Erik Miller hung a 1-1 slider over the plate in the fifth inning.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Though all eyes will be on North America, the national pride this event inspires – and the staggered start times that will allow fans watching back in their home countries to take in their teams during sort-of-normal hours – will stir incredible excitement and patriotism all around the world.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Tate McRae and Hailey Bieber take in the action from a box.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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