My parents normally __________ breakfast at 7:00 a.m.

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My parents normally __________ breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
(eat/have/have their)

I would go for "have their". Any help, please?
 
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In AmE, all are used. The first two would be more common.
 
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The second two would be more common in BrE.
 
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