resort to

phrasal verb

resorted to; resorting to; resorts to

: to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible

He had to resort to asking his parents for money.

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Read: The science behind basketball’s biggest debate Instead, when attempting to acquire a household name, teams now must typically resort to trading for one. —

Jordan Sargent, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025 The lawsuit, which is pending, said Marilee, who had part of her right leg amputated in 2020 and has had several spinal surgeries, has at times resorted to going up and down the stairs in the couple’s home to wash dishes in a bathtub. —

Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025 Instead of resorting to tariffs and decoupling, the U.S. should focus on strengthening its own economic competitiveness through investments in innovation, infrastructure, and education. —

John Wang, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2025 The school resorted to restraining him and placing him in a secluded room. —

Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for resort to