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as in going (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 haunting
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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By the final third of The Changeling, a storm is gathering, a terrific and imminent change haunting the atmosphere of the island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Plus, the Trumps have none of Alma and Reynolds Woodcock’s haunting yet torrid psychosexual appeal.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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The corporation planned to work with several groups, including infrastructure consulting firm AECOM to update its eight-year-old assessment of City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ups and the downs The organization measures experts’ perception of public-sector corruption around the world according to 13 data sources, including the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and private risk and consulting companies.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The biggest benefits appeared to come from reading, writing, visiting the library, and playing board games in midlife and later life, and learning a foreign language in childhood.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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At the time, the couple was visiting friends in Fayetteville and fell in love with the area.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The price offered for the tuna this year suggests that Japan has fully recovered from the pandemic, with more locals and tourists frequenting restaurants across the country.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Resorting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorting%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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