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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had a say" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means having the opportunity to express one's opinion or contribute to a decision. Example: After a heated debate, the committee members finally had a say in the decision-making process and were able to voice their concerns.
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She never had a say.
"Absolutely everyone had a say.
One woman, Hannah Arendt, had a say.
Texas could have had a say in this.
The populace barely had a say in the national election.
Or would Greenwich and Bexley have had a say too?
Then, he joined a club where Benitez had a say in all football operations.
Previously, a mere 2,600 members, those who attended the party's convention, had a say.
He often had a say in the editing, though he was also barred from editing rooms.
He said: "I certainly had a say, but the final say?
Successive generations have not had a say on the European debate.
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