last resort

Example Sentences

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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

The U.S. is becoming “the supplier of last resort for an oil-starved world,” TradeStation’s head of global market strategy David Russell says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Quiet professionals understand that violence is risky and costly, and use it only as a last resort.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Irish police chief Justin Kelly said the action was taken as a last resort.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“Papi's not gonna like this, Nae,” I say as a last resort to keep her from ruining her life.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi