last resort
Example Sentences
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Experts say wolves attack humans or livestock only as a last resort when they are starving, preferring less dangerous prey such as small antelopes.
From Barron's
Cox terminated access only as a last resort.
Delta Air Lines said cancelations are a last resort and that if a new itinerary no longer fits a passenger’s travel needs, it will provide full and timely refunds to those eligible.
From Barron's
“Schemes like the arms deal pursued by this individual show that Putin is turning to suppliers of last resort like Iran and the DPRK,” using an acronym for North Korea.
From New York Times
Beirut signed a staff-level agreement with the IMF in April 2022 but its progress towards financial reforms required to unlock $3 billion in funding has been "very slow", according to the lender of last resort.
From Reuters
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
