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as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet
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Affordability frustrations continue to haunt Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been forced to repeatedly defend the administration’s economic track record.Matt Egan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Troy Renck, sports columnist: Broncos inability to keep Lamar Jackson in the pocket has haunted them.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Tavitian Foundation also consulted Old Masters specialist and art consultant Etienne Bréton, Tavitian’s wife Isabella Meisinger, and art restorers David and Teresa Bull.Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Both campaigns are frequenting Wisconsin in the final days of the presidential race.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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Surrounding the location are government offices, the Richmond BART station and the Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center – all busy facilities city and Contra Costa County staff hope will frequent the twice-weekly event.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Only visit sites with a secure connection (HTTPS) to protect your data from being intercepted during transmission.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Use a phin for a strong cup of classic Vietnamese coffee, or visit Nguyen’s recipe page for more inspiration while brewing at home.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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