last resort

Example Sentences

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War is a terrible thing that ought to be a last resort when all other means have failed.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

"If it doesn't succeed, then obviously I'll be devastated, and then the last resort will be trying to make sure that, at least financially, we don't lose everything," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

However, Citi research analysts say the RBI has signaled its willingness to wait until second-round inflation effects are apparent, and interest rate defense of the currency would be a last resort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Holm explained that the process was viewed as a last resort, and that individuals must be considered significantly ill and have a limited life expectancy before a lung transplant could be deemed appropriate.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Maybe you should just tell them the truth,” Chip had suggested, as a last resort, in desperation.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix