resort to
Example Sentences
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This brought home to Judith the reason some struggling people resort to thefts, and said her business is trying to do what it can to help.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"Flamethrower" has raised hopes across Finland -- whose only win so far dates from 2006 -- that the song will appeal to a broad audience without having to resort to English lyrics.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
To resort to another Americanism, if this ain’t chaos, Prime Minister, it’ll do till the real chaos gets here.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Since sales are growing and profits are high, businesses have little need to resort to layoffs or cut jobs.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
Lot’s slowly approaching army was so much more numerous than the King’s forces that it had been necessary to resort to stratagems.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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