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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Rather than resorting to mind games, a healthier approach is to communicate openly.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
After their car is stolen, the group of rascals must resort to some hilarious hijinks to get past the finish line.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
In desperation, some companies have resorted to tactics like tracking employee badge swipes and VPNs.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
So something eventually has to give: Either prices come down in some fashion or Silverstein could resort to leasing the condo units to stanch the bleeding, at least until the market shifts in its favor.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
After their car is stolen, the group of rascals must resort to some hilarious hijinks to get past the finish line.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
In desperation, some companies have resorted to tactics like tracking employee badge swipes and VPNs.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
So something eventually has to give: Either prices come down in some fashion or Silverstein could resort to leasing the condo units to stanch the bleeding, at least until the market shifts in its favor.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 11 Mar. 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 Mar. 2025.
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