resort (to)

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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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  • Once a beloved legend—and one who would have received the same praise as his peers regardless of his political beliefs—Hogan’s racist comments from 2015 continue to haunt him.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, Irving is now haunted by the pitch-black paintings compulsively smeared by his Outie.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • While Social Venture Partners has been around since 2001 as a national affiliate, the local organization has developed its own program, focusing more on pro bono consulting rather than fundraising and grant giving.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
  • So consult your physician, ask lots of questions, and don’t get carried away.
    Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • The sources said potential lines of inquiry involve fireworks or unauthorized people camping in the area, which is parkland also frequented by hikers.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the wine and beverage side of the event will be frequented by experts like Bobby Stuckey, Carlin Karr and Monica Samuels.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • In the news Adam Kissel, a visiting fellow on higher education reform for The Heritage Foundation, was among the five new members appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis overseeing the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Both Danish and Greenlandic governments have expressed strong opposition to any suggestion of a sale of the island to the U.S. Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland's capital Nuuk on Tuesday.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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