last resort
Example Sentences
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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
“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
They said they work closely with participants to improve their behavior — and turn to expulsion only as a last resort.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The government can elect to expressly be a buyer of last resort by only supporting suppliers when demand is weak, thus promoting more consistent production.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
There was already a substantial underground facility here, developed over centuries to be either a clandestine refuge for government leaders in times of war or a last resort for humanity if life above became unlivable.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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