last resort

noun

: something done only if nothing else works

Asking for more time should be our last resort.

Examples of last resort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More great reads Insurer of last resort kept growing. —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

Rhymes for last resort

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort