last resort
noun
: something done only if nothing else works
Asking for more time should be our last resort.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
While the economic consequences of a comprehensive move away from the dollar and persistent U.S. trade deficits would be far-reaching, one of the main consequences could be a shift in the role of the U.S. consumer as the purchaser of last resort.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The rules also ban a company that is currently serving as a carrier of last resort from pulling out unless there is a replacement firm willing to take on the role.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Corporate America is taking the cue, treating layoffs like a smart business move instead of a last resort.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
While the economic consequences of a comprehensive move away from the dollar and persistent U.S. trade deficits would be far-reaching, one of the main consequences could be a shift in the role of the U.S. consumer as the purchaser of last resort.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The rules also ban a company that is currently serving as a carrier of last resort from pulling out unless there is a replacement firm willing to take on the role.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Corporate America is taking the cue, treating layoffs like a smart business move instead of a last resort.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for last resort
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“Last resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20resort. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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