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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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Accenture — Shares rose nearly 2%, bucking the broader market downturn, after the consulting giant increased its share repurchase program by $2 billion to more than $7 billion.
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The 2026 Psychological Safety Study that the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, a consulting firm, released in March 2026 took a different approach.
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This could easily be the premise of a new Netflix horror show — an episode of Black Mirror, say, or maybe something haunting from Ryan Murphy.
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And while their mutual threat is still out there, Chiarella concludes their haunting love story on a more hopeful note.
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The teen was visiting the city from India with his parents and younger brother to celebrate his graduation when the incident occurred, The Times reported.
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Over the years, especially up to the mid-1960s, the city rolled out ticker-tape parades for visiting foreign leaders, historic anniversaries and feats in aviation, war, sports, music, space travel and more.
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Arthur Van Wyk, who produces comedy events in Durban, began frequenting the bar some three decades ago.
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Several whales frequenting San Francisco Bay are expected to depart in the next two weeks.
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“Resorting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorting%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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