had enough

Example Sentences

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It took them three years of working multiple jobs before they had enough.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“If the market says we’ve had enough, we’re not going to give you any more money, they have to shrink—particularly if you’re facing redemptions from investors.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In a country of 9.6 million people, a million watched as a solemn Peter Magyar explained why he had had enough of his own party.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The “No Kings” protest in Austin, Texas, drew thousands on a warm late-March afternoon, a broad coalition of Texans who’ve had enough.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The fetterlings hissed in anger, and I could barely control my movements now, but I had enough energy left for one last command.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia