having

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I don’t ever remember not having a form of social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He described knocking the property's door aggressively, with the owner answering, and having no idea of what was happening on her roof.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Lebanese army went to work clearing Hezbollah positions and weapons caches in the south in an effort the U.S. and even Israel acknowledged was having an effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Charniak said she is currently living on Social Security and her late husband’s small pension, having spent much of their savings on court battles and raising Joey.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“So yes, it’s okay and in fact necessary to walk away from a toxic family member. You’re worthy of love and having a life of your own.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam