have on
verb
had on; having on; has on
1
: wear
has on a new suit
2
chiefly British
: to trick or deceive intentionally : put on sense 5
3
: to have plans for
what do you have on for tomorrow
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you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
America’s allies in the region reacted with disbelief and concern about the impact the call would have on live diplomatic efforts, particularly the ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Discussion over the fate of the St. Charles dam on the Fox River continued at a meeting of the Fox River Dam Joint Task Force on Thursday, with new steps taken toward gathering additional data about the effects dam removal would have on the river.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Trump has on more than one occasion suggested Canada should become America’s 51st state.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20on. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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