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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But there are many times when Ait-Nouri resorts to his tricks too readily, with his over-elaboration putting his team in trouble.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The lingering futility has left fans steaming mad and resorting to four-letter words to express their frustration with the franchise, according to The Vegas Insider.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
At his most frustrated, Jeffreys resorted to painting his face Black, while also creating blackface masks to wear onstage.
—Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Target will also resort to price increases on certain products to help offset tariff costs.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The lingering futility has left fans steaming mad and resorting to four-letter words to express their frustration with the franchise, according to The Vegas Insider.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
At his most frustrated, Jeffreys resorted to painting his face Black, while also creating blackface masks to wear onstage.
—Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Target will also resort to price increases on certain products to help offset tariff costs.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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“Resort to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resort%20to. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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