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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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AgriLife recommends consulting the FDA's website for information on products with an Emergency Use Authorization, as new approvals are being added regularly.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 -
Because bankruptcy laws are complex, though, consulting a qualified attorney could make sense before pursuing this option.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 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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Now Texas Tech is haunting CU and the rest of the Buffs’ Big 12 peers.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
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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Orlando’s inclusion tracks with the wave of families heading to the theme parks every summer, while New York attracts tourists visiting year-round, even as many locals swap the city for beach weekends and summer escapes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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One day prior to the Mardi Gras incident, a Hollywood Reporter story detailed LaBeouf frequenting various drinking establishments in the city's Uptown neighborhood.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Customers, on the other hand, did not appear to be frequenting the business, prosecutors said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Resorting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorting%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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