have a place

Example Sentences

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“With my job and the velocity at which my schedule can change, it’s important for me to have a place to go to and it be mine,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

“You cannot have good schools if the people doing the work are worried about whether they’re going to have a place to sleep or whether they’re going to have something to eat,” Arias said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"We're grateful that at least we have a place like this now, but still, a lot of the promises weren't kept," said the 37-year-old whose house was partially swept away.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"It's a basic for people that they have a place they can call home," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The reason behind this move, he said, was that I should have a place where I could hold discussions in privacy and comfort.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela