We had to make do with the limited resources available.
make do
Frequency:
70
%
She had to make do without a proper bed for the night.
make do
Frequency:
60
%
We had to make do with what we had in the pantry.
Idiomatic Expressions for make do
Phrase: make do with
Meaning: to accept or be satisfied with something that is less than ideal
Usage: I wanted a new phone, but I'll have to make do with my old one for now.