have words
Example Sentences
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Children may not have words for terror, grief, or rage.
From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2026
“You may not have words for what you’re going through,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
Religious folks have words for such spasmodic departures from the everyday, like beatitude, nirvana, ecstasy.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2025
Sudharsan looked to have words with the England fielders as he departed.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025
I do not have words to express the sorrow, or the loss I felt.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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