last resort

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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Options administrators will look at include selling the company, selling some assets, or in the last resort, winding it up.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

For, finally, as a last resort, Louise sent Mig to the kitchen, where Cook had a reputation for dealing effectively with difficult help.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo