Examples of 'had the' in a sentence

Meaning of "had the"

had the - This phrase is often used to emphasize that someone possessed or experienced a specific advantage, opportunity, or experience

How to use "had the" in a sentence

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had the
I had the towel wrapped around my waist.
Then we knew we had the wrong guy.
He had the car keys with him.
I thought you had the night off.
I had the impression he was more or less retired.
The project had the following aims.
I had the happiest month of my whole life.
I should have had the bloody omelette.
I had the chain around its neck.
You have not had the practice.
You had the whole house to yourself.
I am afraid he never had the chance to finish it.
He had the entire community thinking he was a hero.
I am surprised you had the guts to volunteer.
I had the details for the robbery.

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Just once we had the upper hand.
He had the street credibility they lacked.
My cousin had had the same disease.
You had the power to change my future.
You said we had the same one.
I had the pest control guys out.
I have not yet had the pleasure.
She had the only real one.
They believed they had the right to do so.
They had the mos and fewest trees.
Looks like we had the same idea.
We had the same acting class together.
People said he had the perfect nose.
He had the whole police force there.
Maybe they had the same idea.
I had the spots removed for luck.
I proved who had the power here.
He had the gentlest way about him.
I have not had the honor yet.
He had the engagement ring in his hand.
I have not had the last word.
I had the dream again last night.
Maybe they had the wrong house.
He had the superior training and conditioning.
He probably just had the wrong address.
She had the time of her life.
But it was over when he had the plan.
My mum had the top two floors.
I did not think you had the stones.
I never had the chance to apologize to her.
I thought maybe she had the answer.
I have had the willies for months.
Because we were not sure he had the weapon.
I have had the most unfortunate experience.
And those who had the plague.

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