But even then, if the country does not respond, the unattractive option of foreclosure may be the only one left to town officials.

At the very least, personal sanctions made political martyrdom a much more unattractive option for the Council members.

But officials are choosing among a short list of unattractive options.

This [military action against Iran] is, to be sure, a risky, unpleasant and unattractive option.

To many people, travel to Europe is an unaffordable or unattractive option right now.

This is, to be sure, a risky, unpleasant and unattractive option.

The retirement communities were a solution when elderly people in need of skilled nursing care had only unattractive options, even if their health problems weren't severe.

Friday's vote was not unanimous, Zeile said, and the players were clearly split between unattractive options.

President Bush, who ordered the rearrangement of troops to begin the campaign, is now left with only a handful of tough and politically unattractive options.

It was cold in winter and the smell from the adjacent animal facilities made opening the windows in summer an unattractive option.