have it

phrase

: assert, claim
Rumor has it that he's leaving.

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And the 2027 class should guarantee the Irish have it in future seasons. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 1 July 2026 There is a reason that home-field or home-court advantage is such a big thing in sports and betting, and Mexico will have it tonight. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 The assumption that people have it especially rough during childbirth can largely be traced back to a scientist named Adolph Schultz. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026

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“Have it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20it. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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