have the say

Idioms and Phrases

see have a say in , def. 3.

Example Sentences

And in March, four conservative justices indicated they wanted to consider Republican lawyers’ arguments that only state legislatures — and not state courts — have the say in drawing congressional maps.

From Seattle Times

Nearly two-thirds of Virginians from all across the commonwealth voted in favor of this reform; they were right to do so so that the voters can have the say they are entitled to rather than the other way around.

From Washington Post

“I’m cautious about my health. But I should have the say – respond to my health concerns the way I want to,” Yoder said.

From Washington Times

“I would have loved to have the say so on what would have went on the back of my jersey. I had a couple things in mind but I wasn’t part of that process, which is OK. I’m absolutely OK with that.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You have got to ask, from a national or societal point of view, who should have the say when it comes to content on social media which can have a material impact on public interest?” said Singapore’s Iswaran.

From Washington Post

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