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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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The lobby is where the elderly owner scares children with tales of a witch who once haunted these grounds.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026 -
All his buddies are killed, and the lone survivor returns home to be haunted by their memories.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anyone experiencing persistent bad breath or unusual digestive symptoms while taking a GLP-1 medication should consult a doctor for evaluation and recommended next steps.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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To prevent any industry lobbying against it, RAINN consulted with tech companies when drafting the law, 19th News reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images Since its inception, presidents have frequented the Washington Hilton.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The erstwhile partier who frequented our wild club scene back in the day sees the Magic City of 2026 in a different light.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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To find out Joe's latest project, visit him on Twitter.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Kimi goes with Missé to visit her brother’s grave.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 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 2 May. 2026.
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