last expedient
Example Sentences
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As a last expedient, she opened her book, plunged into the work, and gave in the hearing of Mrs. Eldridge a few of its wonderful sentences.
From Opportunities by Warner, Susan
It was bold, because it was the last expedient for an amicable adjustment, and because its failure must necessarily lead to very serious and immediate consequences.
From The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 by Webster, Daniel
As a last expedient I bethought myself of a dog-fight as the means of scattering the mob, and sent around the corner to organize one.
From The Children of the Poor by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)
The Esmeralda was putting out to sea when I thought of a last expedient to draw the attention of her captain.
From The Crack of Doom by Cromie, Robert
It is worth trying as a last expedient.
From The Wings of the Morning by Tracy, Louis
