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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The center’s resources—all free—include more than a million books and periodicals, with 400 terminals and 75 staff members available to help dig through them.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026 -
Together, a collaborative effort can create meaningful operational changes, including improved staffing, hospital-wide throughput initiatives, earlier discharge planning, expanded post-acute care resources, and greater accountability from leadership.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Closer Raisel Iglesias earned his 11th save in as many opportunities despite allowing two singles in the ninth.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Various outings by boat offer opportunities to explore the island or try different water sports (advance reservations required).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Recourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourses. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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