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"It's a small tactical shift. It's something we'll have a go at and we'll see where it lands, but everyone is on board with it."

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

And what happens if some punk in the next lane sees the SS badge and wants to have a go?

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

To have a go at spotting the lights, look to the north for a faint glow at first and, if you can't see the colours, try through a camera lens or on your phone.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

He explained that "we can offer a lot more than simply the food and Christmas goodies" and said people are often surprised at all the activities on offer and encouraged them to have a go.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2025

“Only if you were prat enough to go dancing around, waving it over your head, and singing, ‘I’ve got an unbeatable wand, come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough.’

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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