last resort
Example Sentences
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The Sentencing Council for England and Wales states even in very serious cases courts should prioritise rehabilitation for children and use custody as a last resort.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
A ban on teens is often a last resort by landlords who are wary of turning away younger shoppers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In a statement the CBA said its positions has "remained consistent" during the withdrawal of services and the action was taken as "a regrettable last resort".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Campa-Najjar argues military force should be a last resort and must be authorized by Congress, while warning against unilateral actions that “escalate conflict without accountability.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Desperate to replace the cooling water in the reactor, Yoshida decided it was time to try his last resort: seawater.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
