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as in to go (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 to haunt
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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An office complex in Oakland has been seized by its lender through a foreclosure that serves as a disquieting reminder that financial setbacks continue to haunt commercial properties in the East Bay’s largest city.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026 -
Her screams still haunt the building according to some, which explains the faint sounds of a distressed woman that Pierre kept picking up on his headset earlier.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Vogue consulted with masterful artists such as Tasha Reiko Brown, Amy Komorowski, Emma Day, and Aika Danica Flores to get their tricks for achieving low-key, everyday makeup looks that are undetectable to even the most trained of eyes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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For the most accurate location-specific information, consult online planetariums like Stellarium.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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By that time, the people who frequented the market recognized her.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The 2022 second-round pick, who frequented Nationals Park as a fan growing up, stepped into the park for the first time as an MLB player Tuesday.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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To fully experience the marketplace, shoppers should visit the food courts for global flavors, and the outdoor markets and produce room for a wide selection of Asian produce.—
Jen Crystal,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Levine asks to meet Epstein while visiting New York.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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