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as in turned (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 haunted
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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In his brief time in WWE, Danhausen has already haunted (and defeated) the league’s former court-jester extraordinaire, The Miz (Miz, I’d argue, is the better in-ring performer), as well as YouTuber IShowSpeed, (Chad) Gable, Dominik Mysterio and Kit Wilson.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026 -
For more than three decades, the murder of Randy Gail Sperino haunted investigators in southern Illinois — a cold case centered on a young woman beaten to death and left in a rural field while her killer seemingly vanished without a trace.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Growing up, Choi said, her parents frequented both a specialty Asian store and a mainstream grocery store to stock their kitchen.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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However, Bounkham has said that the cave was frequented by local residents looking for gold, even though authorities had repeatedly warned them against entering the cave because of safety concerns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Unemployment insurance experts consulted by The Post said Colorado’s notifications — or lack thereof — for overpayments are unusual and could be confusing for claimants.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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After that, my father consulted with our mailman, who went to his truck and returned with a large cannister of mace.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Epstein visited Interlochen periodically, often with his confidante and former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, and stayed in the lodge now marked for demolition.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy visited Tavern on the Lake in 2024 and gave the food high marks.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Resorted (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorted%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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