having a go at

phrase

present participle of have a go at

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for having a go at
shooting at
Phrase
  • Moments before, McCoy had been the one afraid of shooting at the bear and hitting Corle.
    Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On a roundabout near I-635 and Argosy Casino, Gunion began shooting at the woman, the release said.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Having a go at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/having%20a%20go%20at. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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