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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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Her absence haunts the episode, which is built around a protest against the building of a mine that could further pollute the land.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Though there are apps that are geared toward mental health, these tools often don’t acknowledge the uncertainty that haunts people’s lives.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 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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Amber Alexis Destiny Zarate West Covina Police Department Zarate is unhoused and frequents the Los Angeles area, police said.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
14 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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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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He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
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 11 Mar. 2026.
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