As a last resort, the oncologist suggested a trial drug that might send the cancer into remission.

Staying at a shabby motel was the couple’s last resort after learning all the decent inns were booked.

Although she did not want to use this last resort, the mother had to charge groceries to her credit card while in a bind.

The only resort the stranded driver had left was to put a donut on the front of the car and keep moving down the highway.

Lack of respect led to the teacher calling back-up from administration as a last resort.