Example Sentences

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Rather than sell the book with a force of personality or with the promise of acute introspection, Abedin has been resorting to empty clichés.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2021

Since then, Treasury has been resorting to “extraordinary measures” to prevent default.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2018

The Oscar race is so drama-free today that the Bagger has been resorting to novelty news.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2012

J. Crew, for instance, has been resorting to offers that give 25 or 30 percent off the entire store.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2010