resort to
Example Sentences
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These systems have tics—em-dashes sprinkled everywhere, flattery, frequent resort to antithetical contrast—repeated until they become wallpaper, but the problem is greater than that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"We may not be able to get back to you if an emergency happens," warned Minister Kelly Greene, adding that evacuation orders are made as "a last resort to keep people and communities safe".
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Even this move is a sign of strong demand for labor, however, and reflects the unwillingness of companies to resort to layoffs, temporary or not.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
She said, “If it should be required to resort to the Constitution, I’m going to direct you to the exact portion.”
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Plus, the heat aggravated her crippling sick headaches, and she had to resort to a big spoonful of Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, known to be the Best Blood Purifier for Women.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
