last resort
Example Sentences
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These factors, and others, convinced the judge that he could not detain the boys because the guidelines for sentencing children say that custody is a "last resort", with the priority being rehabilitation.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales states even in very serious cases courts should prioritise rehabilitation for children and use custody as a last resort.
From BBC • May 30, 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
Some teenagers feel betrayed by the bans, which mall owners implement as a last resort despite courting Gen Z shoppers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The idea of using tinker-toy-like models to solve biological structures was clearly a last resort.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
