resorted (to) Sentence Examples

Desperate for solutions, the government resorted to drastic measures.
Unable to find an amicable agreement, the parties resorted to litigation.
When persuasion failed, the parents resorted to punishment.
As the deadline approached, the team resorted to working overtime to meet expectations.
Faced with overwhelming adversity, the survivors resorted to scavenging.
After failing to find a suitable candidate internally, the company resorted to external recruitment.
Faced with a shortage of funds, the organization resorted to crowdfunding.
As the situation worsened, the police resorted to using rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.
When diplomatic negotiations proved futile, both sides resorted to armed conflict.
Unable to control her impulses, she resorted to self-medication with alcohol.

resorted (to) Meaning

to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible

to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible

consulted, went (to), used,turned (to), referred (to),fell back on, depended (on),utilized, employed, relied (on)

avoided, shook, shunned,escaped, evaded, eluded, ducked,dodged, eschewed

Desperate for solutions, the government resorted to drastic measures.

Unable to find an amicable agreement, the parties resorted to litigation.

When persuasion failed, the parents resorted to punishment.

As the deadline approached, the team resorted to working overtime to meet expectations.