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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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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet
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The decision came back to haunt the Braves, who were waylaid by injuries and underperformance and ultimately saw their streak of postseason berths end at seven.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The mystery of what happened to Jay Lee would haunt an entire community.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Five interesting things about Sean McCauley McCauley has acquired, built, or rehabilitated over 57 companies and has consulted over 50 businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Louisville's Emma Murphy, 13, joined Gabb's Kids Advisory Council, consulting with the tech company on how to design 'kid safe' smartphones and devices.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The city sent a news release urging caution for residents who frequent that lake, located less than a mile south of Eola and one of the city’s most scenic water basins.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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France says the decision to open its outpost was made when President Emmanuel Macron visited in June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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