as in resources
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
a toddler quickly learns that a tantrum is a surefire recourse when a polite request for something is met with parental indifference
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Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026 -
High needs, limited resources The Point-in-Time count also gathered information used to determine whether a person met the federal definition of chronic homelessness.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Being too patient in the build-up also allowed City to recover their shape and shut down crossing opportunities.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Hatcher said preschool isn’t fully funded in Indiana, which doesn’t create the same opportunities for all children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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“Recourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourses. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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