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Recent Examples of Hobson's choice
The best of Hobson's choice: Altman could write a check to Apple to make ChatGPT the pre-loaded AI model on its operating systems.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Nov. 2025
Read my lips, in a veritable Hobson's choice between person or thing, AI is a thing, for now.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 June 2022
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Nov. 2025
Read my lips, in a veritable Hobson's choice between person or thing, AI is a thing, for now.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Hobson's choice
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The Buildings Department plans to bolster the good will Pilku’s counting on with a suite of regulatory changes that are working their way through the system, some of them in the form of incentive rather than coercion.
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What are the limits of force, coercion and power?
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Yirenkyi is a key force for Ghana, which is defensive-minded and looks to hit teams with the counterattack.
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And in Lebanon, Israeli forces attacked a southern town, after Israel agreed to withdraw some troops from the area.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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In a bid to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, demonstrators have been seen offering roses to police officers on duty.
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If a joint bill or obligation appears unexpectedly, review the details together, then document who will do what by when.
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Other types of debts that are not eligible for debt settlement plans include federal student loans and most tax obligations.
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The lawsuit says Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each time Wynn-Williams purportedly violates the non-disparagement agreement, putting her under financial duress.
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The lawsuit says Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each time Wynn-Williams purportedly violates the non-disparagement agreement, putting her under financial duress.
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