resorts (to)

present tense third-person singular of resort (to)
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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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  • Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, an up-and-coming FBI agent who reluctantly consults imprisoned murderer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to track down a dangerous serial killer.
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  • QAnon haunts Washington I’m particularly fascinated by the ghost of QAnon – how the theory continues to haunt politics today.
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  • That what haunts us doesn’t need to harm us, but can instead help guide us through what feels too difficult to negotiate alone.
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  • Because so many of the places that M frequents are luxurious, her sections have the sheen of a life-style magazine.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Keep trash cans clean and securely closed, and store them away from porches and other outdoor areas your family frequents.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Adrian Pierce of Orlando visits the popular park about four times a week.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
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    Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Resorts (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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