- present participle of have.
having
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Menju said the new regulations may already be having an impact, with the number of foreign residents rising by about 300,000 over the past year, compared to an uptick of 360,000 the year before.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The trucks have a perception system that adjusts quickly without having to slam the brakes and sees and avoids potential hazards early.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
"We didn't see this coming, like having tourists coming, having researchers, students from universities coming. So we're proud of the work."
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
They defeated the Pacific Islanders 3-0 in a hard-fought Test series at home three years ago - having previously edged to victory in a dramatic World Cup semi-final in Auckland in 2017.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“You’re having a party! Let me take a tray to my room!”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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