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

The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

While the problem can often be resolved before surgery, physicians often turn to it as a last resort. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Only when these three defenses fail does asset protection planning become relevant, safeguarding assets as a last resort. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for last resort

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