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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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Was there a particular challenge that still haunts you?—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2026 -
What haunts me are those nights when the ball flew between us.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy frequents hotels and allegedly secures large numbers of rooms for extended stays while acting as a business owner, Morais said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a pet frequents areas with wildlife, owners should ensure their pet is up to date on vaccinations.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits the site of an Iranian strike in Beit Shemesh, Israel, March 2, 2026.—
Dan Mangan,Eamon Javers,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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And the story starts taking off when Crowe’s character William visits the San Diego Sports Arena, which now goes by Pechanga Arena San Diego.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.
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