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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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Verb
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Even Garcia, the man who called 911, said that night haunts him.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Posey stars as Mary, a young, carefree woman who frequents the New York City nightlife.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach police believe the man is in his 20s or 30s and frequents the Northpointe Apartments complex, which is near the crime scene.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Bourne, who has a 22-year-old son who visits the area, said the tighter rules give him more peace of mind.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the port hosted fewer than 4,000 passengers from a half-dozen ships—a tiny fraction of the traffic that visits other Alaskan destinations such as Ketchikan.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Resorts (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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