resort to
Example Sentences
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While Pastef's majority in the National Assembly can censure the government, in the event of a deadlock the president can resort to "exceptional powers" to govern by decree for three months, noted Diallo.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
To resort to another Americanism, if this ain’t chaos, Prime Minister, it’ll do till the real chaos gets here.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Since sales are growing and profits are high, businesses have little need to resort to layoffs or cut jobs.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
Through the pair's conversations, the play tries to examine "what politics is and how we can disagree with one another - and that's OK, it doesn't mean you need to resort to violence", Wood says.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“Well, as you know, I have no call for anything of that nature. People do as I say without my having to resort to such drastic measures.”
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
