last resort
Example Sentences
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The Sentencing Council for England and Wales says that even in very serious cases, courts are expected to prioritise rehabilitation for children and use custody only as a last resort.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The state’s insurer of last resort has more than doubled its membership since 2023 to more than 640,000 policies as insurers decline to insure homeowners in fire-prone neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Even a defensive war must be a last resort after all other efforts to prevent aggression have failed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Quiet professionals understand that violence is risky and costly, and use it only as a last resort.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
She also warned him to use it only as a last resort.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
