resort
verb (used without object)
to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource.
is resorting
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present progressiveof resort (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
She said it shows "how deeply unpopular they are with their own population that it is struggling to recruit adults to staff security checkpoints and is resorting to using children in support roles during wartime".
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Officialdom in its embarrassment instead is resorting to trying Messrs. Berry and Cash in the media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
So far, Kirk has been unable to formally submit the spreadsheet to Los Angeles County officials due to "bureaucratic red tape," and is resorting to filing complaints individually via the 311 city services channel.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
I won the first one, and Sonny won the second, hence why Malik’s salty butt is resorting to dirty tactics.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
