last resort
Example Sentences
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Just like war itself, polygraphs should be a lever of last resort.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The railroads advertised the L.A. climate as a last resort for the world’s sickly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Olly said he paid as a "last resort" because it was quicker than going through Meta, which could take weeks.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Treasury, the global lender of last resort, is losing control of long-term rates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Maybe you should just tell them the truth,” Chip had suggested, as a last resort, in desperation.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
