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The phrase "a say about" is not standard in written English and may be considered incorrect.
It is not commonly used, and you might want to use it in informal contexts, but it lacks clarity and precision.
Example: "I want to have a say about the decision-making process in our team."
Alternatives: "input on" or "voice in".
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"People want to have a say about what goes on".
They want to have a say about what is going on".
The city council is currently considering a measure allowing neighbours a say about what new houses in their area should look like.
But he said it set the stage for a political transformation of Sudan, one that would give more of its citizens a say about their future.
Viewers aren't given a say about their categories, leading to rather thorny questions around who is doing the deciding, and how.
One euro-enthusiast in the Cabinet says they are demanding at least a say about how the decision is presented.
If Britain is essentially about to invade Ecuador, then I want to have a say about that.
If there's really a chance of Bush getting elected, I guess I'd like to have a say about that.
The hugely significant new "play indicator" means young people will get a say about local play spaces.
Among the themes we covered were customer responsiveness and how residents can have a say about the housing services they receive and the wider neighbourhoods they live in.
It has the potential to enhance our wellbeing by giving people access to services, amenities and economic opportunities – and gives communities a say about their future.
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