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as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
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as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
use this money only as a last resort
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Recent Examples of resort
Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey: The visiting spa manager from the White Lotus resort in Hawaii had made plans with Tanya (Coolidge) to open their own spa.
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Stay Here: Forestis is a luxury eco-friendly wellness resort enveloped by nature, offering staggering views of the sawtoothed mountain peaks and forested valleys.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Built around a 120-year-old tree, the resort’s fine-dining restaurant offers celebrity-level exclusivity with each table set in its own private tree house.
—Anna Haines, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
From wealthy resort guests to hardworking (and hard-partying) employees, here is every Survivor cameo on The White Lotus.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Two other Denver haunts made Yelp’s list: Steakhouse Guard and Grace (1801 California St.) came in at No. 23, followed by Sushi Den (1487 S. Pearl St.) at No. 64.—
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So, there’s little wonder that while many of his Gen Z musical contemporaries followed the bedroom TikTok-to-hit performer pathway, Myers’ roots extend back to the vaunted singer-songwriter haunts of Austin.—
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One of his key strengths is his ability to embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation.—
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Galvanize pairs general expertise on the real estate sector with knowledge of the financial opportunities that can come from decarbonizing real estate assets—think of lower costs as a result of energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.—
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More likely, however, the pardon would not be successfully challenged, and Congress would have no statutory recourse unless Ex Parte Garland were to be overruled.—
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The workspaces are provided by the Pentagon, so media outlets have little recourse, particularly because credentials are not being revoked.—
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Unlike traditional hosting providers, Rapyd Cloud offers consistent resources, round-the-clock customer support, and exceptional performance that allows site owners to focus on growth instead of technical issues.—
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The program is designed to provide resources and opportunities to small business owners looking to expand.—
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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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