Hobson's choices

plural of Hobson's choice

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Noun
  • Local residents and business owners said Israeli forces had later returned to the area and confiscated all CCTV recordings.
    Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • His team declined to say what forces might leave and whether any Americans would go.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
  • In my experience, real financial strength often includes predictable income, diversified sources, manageable obligations, proper reserves and enough liquidity to handle timing gaps without panic.
    Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Høiby has no royal title, performs no official duties and is not in the line of succession.
    Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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“Hobson's choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Hobson%27s%20choices. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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