Hobson's choices

plural of Hobson's choice

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Noun
  • Barely six months ago, US special forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas in a daring and deadly raid.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • According to the company, the hypersonic glide body is aimed at expanding strike options for defense forces by delivering high-performance capabilities in a cost-effective and adaptable platform.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Free time is sometimes less a chance to rest than an opportunity to take inventory of our obligations.
    Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
  • Most states also establish a priority system for estate debts, with expenses such as funeral costs, probate administration fees, taxes and certain secured obligations generally taking precedence over unsecured debts.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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