resort to
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But large firms with major liabilities have had to resort to bankruptcy protection to deal with debts, leases or other lingering obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The economy also appears to have sped up, further reducing the need to resort to layoffs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
As more cats arrive at overwhelmed shelters — from the streets or surrendered by owners in crisis — some shelters resort to euthanasia: a practice that’s on the rise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
That said, there is no indication yet that the Kremlin leader will resort to mass mobilisation.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“One of my first CDs. My sister wanted it, so she gave it to me for Christmas. Do you always resort to plagiarizing song lyrics to impress a girl?”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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