Sentence examples for only a last from inspiring English sources

Now they have only a last chance.

CRIMINAL courts, Sir Robin Auld considers gloomily, are only a last and limited resort for addressing society's woes—"a blunt instrument of social repair".

In fact, most SIVs have already unloaded their securities on their own, working on the assumption that it would not work or is only a last resort.

War, in other words, is only a last resort, to be unleashed against a threat so immediate and compelling that it would irresponsible for any leader to ignore.

There was also assurance that forced entry by American troops into Afghan homes, a huge bone of contention, would be only a last resort when lives were at risk.

Trained in the martial arts and a devotee of Taoism, Lee merged his film and real-life character in a philosophy of dedication and concern for others in which violence was only a last resort.

Services have already been cut and only a last-minute rescue last week saved Camden's three public libraries from being closed.

Only a last-minute converted try by Hull FC to secure a draw last month denied the Wildcast a perfect start under Webster, with wins coming against London, Wigan and Leeds.

Only a last-day defeat denied them third and a Europa League place.

Only a last-gasp Lucho tackle on Philipp Hosiner denied them.

Only a last-minute deal by a bipartisan group of 14 senators averted a showdown.