as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
a toddler quickly learns that a tantrum is a surefire recourse when a polite request for something is met with parental indifference
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Recent Examples of recourse
Even with the potential uncertainties and negative repercussions that litigation can present for communities, boards of directors can find themselves with little other recourse when facing unruly and disruptive owners who refuse to adhere to their community’s rules and policies.
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Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Most are unsecured with limited recourse to company assets, carrying either zero interest (like the recent $2.6B notes due 2029) or modest rates between 0.625% and 2.25%.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This results in the coverage lapsing which means that there is often little to no recourse for the homeowner when disaster strikes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Another worrisome element of in-flight theft is that most cases go unreported, leaving little to no recourse for victims.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
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Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Most are unsecured with limited recourse to company assets, carrying either zero interest (like the recent $2.6B notes due 2029) or modest rates between 0.625% and 2.25%.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This results in the coverage lapsing which means that there is often little to no recourse for the homeowner when disaster strikes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Another worrisome element of in-flight theft is that most cases go unreported, leaving little to no recourse for victims.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for recourse
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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