Example sentences of "[adv] [vb pp] [prep] a last " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said it was clear that the government had only joined as a last resort to try and solve the country 's economic problems . |
| 2 | For products that are expensive and only used sporadically an unattractive product may be chosen if it has an exceptional performance as its handling characteristics will ensure that it is only used as a last resort and not used casually when other cheaper products would suffice . |
| 3 | As for the famous stinging tail , it 's only used as a last resort . |
| 4 | Its use in self-defence is entirely secondary and only employed as a last resort . |
| 5 | In either case it is generally seen as a last resort . |
| 6 | We see also how forgery was long resisted , then finally and fatally adopted as a last resort . |
| 7 | Often regarded as a last resort the use of contract cleaners is a valid management option to replace any or all of the ‘ in house ’ capability . |
| 8 | In any case the law was often viewed as a last resort , a clumsy , time-consuming , bureaucratic impediment that hindered order-maintenance on the street . |
| 9 | Seemingly mustered for a last ditch stand they in fact conceded defeat after only six days . |
| 10 | Drugs are sometimes prescribed as a last resort . |