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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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The gorgeous, haunting animation allows the filmmakers to precisely recreate the Lebanese battlefield and grapple with the events that led to the infamous massacre of Palestinian refugees at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camp outside of Beirut at the hands of Lebanese Christian extremists.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The film can get a little scary at times for younger viewers, but both parents and kids will be captivated by its haunting beauty.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under these new partnerships, which OpenAI has deemed Frontier Alliances, each consulting firm is investing in dedicated practice groups and building teams certified on OpenAI technology.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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After consulting with his agent, Todd Diamond, Barkov decided on Joe DiMaggio’s.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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That said, finding the right mortgage interest rate for your needs and goals isn't always as simple as visiting your local banking branch.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Zuraff’s case has become the latest flashpoint in Florida’s debate over medical freedom, as video footage of state workers visiting her house in 2024 circulates online.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Morrison — who’s opening the concept with his wife, Monica — said it’s named after the owl that’s been frequenting his backyard since his sons were born.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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So instead of criticizing yourself for frequenting the same place over and over again, lean into it even more.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Resorting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorting%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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