last hope

NOUN

last resort

Synonyms

WEAK

ace in the hole card up one's sleeve dernier ressort last expedient last resource pis aller recourse resort trump card

Example Sentences

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Energy bears had one last hope: a Venezuelan production ramp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

It said Ms McCann was "her last hope" and that she "really needed" her.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

In the letter, Wandelt told Amelie she was her "last hope" of proving that she was Madeleine.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Their last hope for recognition of the charity’s role in bringing Zolgensma to the world was extinguished.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

He was clutching at some last hope and I couldn't bear to shake him free.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald