resort to
phrasal verb
resorted to; resorting to; resorts to
: to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible
He had to resort to asking his parents for money.
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Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
In manufacturing hubs, local leaders have resorted to behaving like influencers, posting on social media to urge the public to spend more, Caixin wrote.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Previously, some federal officers had resorted to filming tense interactions with protesters on their personal devices.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Better yet, pair your trip with a brand-new hotel or resort to really keep things fresh.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Resort to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resort%20to. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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