last resort
Example Sentences
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Quiet professionals understand that violence is risky and costly, and use it only as a last resort.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
A last resort would be a conservatorship, which is an involuntary process and takes place when a person is unable to take care of their finances.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The government can elect to expressly be a buyer of last resort by only supporting suppliers when demand is weak, thus promoting more consistent production.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
He said users often claim removing contact with family members is now becoming a trend - but Ben believes becoming estranged is the "last resort" for many.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
As the city’s principal public hospital, Cook County was the place of last resort for the hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans without health insurance.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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