last resort
Example Sentences
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Holm explained that the process was viewed as a last resort, and that individuals must be considered significantly ill and have a limited life expectancy before a lung transplant could be deemed appropriate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The policy paper also endorsed substantially shrinking the Fed’s $6.7 trillion asset portfolio and limiting the central bank’s role as a lender of last resort in financial crises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
A shamblers' hole is a last resort when a homestead gets overrun.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
