resort to

phrasal verb

resorted to; resorting to; resorts to
: to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible
He had to resort to asking his parents for money.

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When people resort to intimidation and violence, that’s not strength. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025 Manufacturers worldwide sought refuge from British competition, frequently resorting to tariffs. Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025 Ellis said some people have resorted to sinister methods to gain entry into the school. Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025 As the war in Ukraine rages on, there is widespread concern among Americans that Russia could resort to using nuclear weapons, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for resort to

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“Resort to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resort%20to. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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