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

Consider, also, the Powell Doctrine’s stipulation that military force should be a last resort. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

The order allowed backup generation to operate as a last resort before rotating outages. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Taxis are also available, but recommended as a last resort or when arranged by your hotel concierge. — Sheree M. Mitchell, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

As a last resort, the drones can ram the shooter at 60 miles per hour, Marston added. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for last resort

• heliport
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