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Discover LudwigThe phrase "having to" is a correct and usable part of written English
It is usually used when expressing something that is necessary or obligatory. For example, "I don't like having to get up so early for work every day."
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having to
verb
Present participle of have to
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Having to walk everywhere.
"Just having to watch".
"I hate having to explain".
"We're always having to impress".
"Now it is having to pull back".
Julie Walters: Having to slap him.
"Having to concentrate was just impossible".
We're having to take it overseas.
He hated me having to do that".
The media too are having to wait.
I'm constantly having to say that".
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