last resort

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These factors, and others, convinced the judge that he could not detain the boys because the guidelines for sentencing children say that custody is a "last resort", with the priority being rehabilitation.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

The Fort is meant to be a last resort; no one is advising residents to stay put as flames approach.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Officials last year announced enforcement action against the California Fair Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, for allegedly “systematically denying and limiting smoke damage claims from wildfire survivors.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

For, finally, as a last resort, Louise sent Mig to the kitchen, where Cook had a reputation for dealing effectively with difficult help.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo