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as in goes (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 haunts
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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While one friend fully indulges in the event, the other remains wary of the ominous energy that naggingly haunts her.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026 -
Severino haunts his nightmares.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Alvidrez represents the area and frequents the Asia Center; she's also been in contact with the building's owner.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who frequents La Jolla Shores or the surrounding San Diego coastline, the sightings add a layer of wonder to an already stunning environment.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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The ban will affect passengers sailing on Utopia of the Seas, which visits Nassau on Tuesday, plus Oasis of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas in port at CocoCay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Resorts (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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