resort to
Example Sentences
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Mall owners resort to banning anyone under 18 unaccompanied by an adult, following waves of teen disruptions at their properties.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
It comes as a cafe in Aberystwyth last month revealed it had struggled with customers staying for long periods of time and had to resort to asking customers not to "hog" tables.
From BBC • 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
“You don’t like him because he’s a better person than you are. He doesn’t resort to stealing and sabotage just to get other people to listen to him.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
