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as in going (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 haunting
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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And throughout a 100-minute show, Cain recounted the story of a preacher’s daughter through wailing vocals, haunting drones, and meditative, languorous chants.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025 -
This is particularly true in the final moments, with return director Simon Curtis providing a nostalgic reverie featuring haunting images from the series’ past, including, of course, Maggie Smith’s indelible character, whose portrait frequently looms over the proceedings.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fractional leaders may combine paid executive roles with board positions, teaching or consulting work, and/or volunteer engagements.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to the consulting firm Arts Economics, less than half a per cent of works sell for more than a million dollars, and yet these lots make up more than half the total revenue of fine-art auctions.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Sharyn Goldrich, a coordinator for Little City, said visiting Bernie's is one of the most popular volunteer opportunities the program offers.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Where to stay Less than an hour’s drive away, Lambertville is an easy day trip while visiting Philadelphia, which landed a spot on Afar’s Where to Go in 2024 list.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
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According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Gray, 19 at the time, and Knockum, 33, knew each other from frequenting a bar called Club Hollywood in the Hoffman Triangle neighborhood of New Orleans.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Resorting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorting%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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