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What is a last resort?

What is a last resort? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (idiomatic) The only remaining, often least-desirable, option when all others have been excluded
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As a last resort, measures could be taken to prevent offending companies from being listed on the stock exchange.
History suggests that moving students off-campus is a last resort, only to be encouraged in the face of over-population.
As a last resort, Lambeau seeks out his old college roommate, who has a great deal in common with young Will.
Military action, especially a Nato assault, must be the option of last resort.
He also said that speed ramps were not appropriate but were a last resort as a speed control.
Farmers also only use synthetic pesticides as a last resort to save the crop, relying instead on natural repellents and controls such as neem.

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