as in to resort (to)
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Across the lobby, Leda looked up from the stack of mail in her hands and smiled.—
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Be sure to wear a hat and carry enough water—or, just look up a local taxi.—
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3 June 2026
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“Happen (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happen%20%28by%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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