last resort
noun
: something done only if nothing else works
Asking for more time should be our last resort.
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The 4-point inspection Insurers like Citizens Property Insurance, Florida’s insurer of last resort, often require 4-point inspections for homes more than 20 years old.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Garcha says he’s found the device is often best suited for patients earlier in their treatment journey, rather than as a last resort.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Look into day-of availability as a last resort.
—Carly Neil, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
This would be my last resort option, as this can cause damage over time or with too much pressure.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Garcha says he’s found the device is often best suited for patients earlier in their treatment journey, rather than as a last resort.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Look into day-of availability as a last resort.
—Carly Neil, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
This would be my last resort option, as this can cause damage over time or with too much pressure.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 2025.
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