last resort
Example Sentences
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The Fort is meant to be a last resort; no one is advising residents to stay put as flames approach.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
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
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
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
I described our stay-away of 1961 as a last resort after the government showed no signs of taking any steps to either talk with us or meet our demands.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
