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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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Verb
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After consulting the video assisted referee, the official gave Zwane a red card.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026 -
Across campuses, students work with industry leaders to consult on business challenges that help deepen emotional intelligence and communication skills, while sharpening their abilities to pitch and present campaigns to real clients as part of their classwork.—
Neeli Bendapudi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Widow’s Bay tells the story of a remote island village off the coast of New England that is haunted by a mysterious evil.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Today, an elk’s bugle is most often associated with the high Rocky Mountains, but that haunting sound also belongs to the valleys and hilltops of the eastern United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Many places seat just five people, frequented by regulars from all walks of life.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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West was known to frequent the bar.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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After visiting the metro, however, the couple fell in love with the City of Fountains.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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