How to Use give it a go in a Sentence

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  • If Morant can’t give it a go, the Grizzlies will turn to Tyus Jones to start as the point guard.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2022
  • Care to give it a go—or is received wisdom more your thing?
    Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Most nights, Murray is the player most likely to give it a go.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Melvani has yet to give it a go with other leafy greens, like kale or chard.
    Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2022
  • So why not give it a go and see how apple cider vinegar can improve the health of your hair?
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • However, there are still some good reasons to give it a go.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 July 2022
  • Answers will be added to the photo captions on Friday, so give it a go.
    Chris Hays, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Want to give it a go, or celebrate World Labyrinth Day (coming May 1)?
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Mar. 2021
  • If, God forbid, Donald Trump Jr. wants to give it a go, his name alone will make for a strong claim to that title as well.
    Isaac Schorr, National Review, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Last week, Answer Man decided to give it a go for the mother of his children.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • Last week, Answer Man decided to give it a go for the mother of his children.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • With the Pistons down nearly half of their roster, Joseph decided to give it a go.
    Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Powell complained about it before the game but decided to give it a go.
    oregonlive, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Gather up some goodies (candy, toys, trinkets, etc.) and give it a go!
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Check out some more screenshots below, or better yet, give it a go yourself.
    Jon Porter, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2021
  • With two-dozen clams from the players’ clubhouse spread and a couple of beers in his stomach, Flannery decided to give it a go.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2021
  • Lest any would-be swimmers remain tempted to give it a go, the signage is insistent.
    Christopher Flavelle Sophie Park, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Musically, at least, Sheeran is willing to give it a go on =.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The second-year signal-caller tried to give it a go this week, but still appears to be at least a week away from returning to live action.
    Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2022
  • With so many opportunities up for grabs right now, there's almost no reason to not give it a go.
    Tim Madden, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022
  • If you’re tempted to give it a go, head to your hairdresser armed with these specific instructions.
    Georgia Day, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
  • In a spell of possession as the Thorns circulated the ball, Rodriguez received it outside the box and opted to give it a go, beating Endler, but the ball bounced squarely off the post.
    Caitlin Murray, oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2021
  • When that man retired, Walczak decided to give it a go — even purchasing some equipment from the man who inspired him.
    Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2020
  • But after a scoreless first half mostly played on even terms, the sophomore decided to give it a go in the second half, hoping to make a difference.
    Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 4 Oct. 2021
  • The company offers private yacht cruises and public catamaran rides, and even lessons for those looking to give it a go for themselves.
    Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2020
  • The company offers a 100-night trial with free shipping and returns, so there's basically no reason not to give it a go.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
  • As a mascara fanatic whose makeup bag boasts everything from luxury to drugstore products, I was sold and had to give it a go.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Poor conditions scrubbed attempts for four nights in a row from Tuesday-Friday and things weren’t looking good for Saturday, so the company stood down for a day to give it a go again tonight.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Anthony Davis decided to give it a go despite having sore right knee soreness.
    Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021
  • While Morris isn’t listed on the injury report and should be able to give it a go, LA’s defensive efforts will take a major blow if Morris is limited by the ailment.
    Alex Kay, Forbes, 22 June 2021

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