having a go at
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as in trying
to make an effort to do
Realizing I needed a hobby, I decided to have a go at learning to play an instrument.
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shooting at
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The family of a 22-year-old woman killed in shooting at a QuikTrip in Kansas City two years ago has sued the company for wrongful death.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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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 Jul. 2026.
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