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Meanings of last resort in English

An expedient adopted only in desperation.

Usage of last resort in English
1
Here, in the dread tribunal of last resort, valor contended against valor.
Something of Men I Have Known / With Some Papers of a General Na...
2
However, this will only be done as a last resort, said Oberholzer.
The South African
3
This is the last resort, in order to protect the national grid.
The South African
4
However, he retained the option to do so as a last resort.
The Irish Times
5
A title of last resort, one that means nothing in specified situations.
The Complete Alien Omnibus
6
They have in effect privatised the lender of last resort, he said.
The Guardian
7
I wouldn't ask them for money except as my very last resort.
The Name of the Wind
8
That could take military form, though that would be the last resort.
The Guardian
9
Neighboring Senegal has indicated that military action would be a last resort.
Reuters
10
Forced restraint and segregation should be used only as a last resort.
The Guardian
11
Ombler said dobbing neighbours in was the last resort and was unfortunate.
Radio NZ
12
No; he must leave telegraphing as the very last resort of all.
Two Boys and a Fortune; Or, The Tyler Will
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But I confess that in the last resort I still feel baffled.
Memories and Studies
14
Orphanages should be an option of last resort for children, she added.
Reuters
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The Brexiters' last resort is to say it is not about economics.
The Guardian
16
Disconnection, they both assured us, would remain a measure of last resort.
The Guardian
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