1
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet
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Simultaneously, McKay’s decision to defy Robby (Noah Wyle) earlier in this never-ending shift also comes back to haunt her this hour.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025 -
But for mysterious/haunting reasons to be revealed in the season opener, that is easier said than done.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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For more intense challenges, such as a marathon, McGregor encourages people to consult with professionals or a coach who can monitor your progress and condition along the way.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our research used network analysis to map the informal structure of NPD teams - who talks to whom, who shares information, who gets consulted when decisions are made.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, the Georgian-style property was inspired by the New England inns that the Fords frequented.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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More than this perhaps, as Sara Halpern, visiting assistant professor of history at St. Olaf college, wrote to me, the attack had a broader purpose.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fans attending night games can visit the store before doors open, from noon to 4 p.m.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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