last resort
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This could include fines or, as a last resort, criminal liability for companies which do not comply.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
That plan initially failed and a last resort was discussed of teaching the trapped men how to scuba dive and swim out.
From BBC • May 29, 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
Union members said the strike is a last resort.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
This kind of brain surgery is strictly a last resort to save a patient's life, because even if the operation goes well, the risk of side effects is high.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
