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Feb 2025
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795 - Things you can have

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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pet can result in having a headache. My dog Max is having a birthday in a few months, and I was thinking of having a birthday party for him. 

Did you notice all the ways I just used have? Have is a wonderful verb that has a huge repertoire of meanings and uses. Without further delay, I present to you, our special verb of the evening, have.  

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