Hobson's choices

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plural of Hobson's choice
as in duresses

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  1. forces
  2. obligations
  3. duties
Noun
  • The special forces arrived a day after Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue the four aviation technicians and threatened a more forceful response if they’re not released alive and unharmed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Wednesday that some military forces would be deployed to help maintain order.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of forces
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  • Jones said the potential consequences for policyholders could be severe if an insurer’s financial position deteriorated enough to stop it from meeting its obligations.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Council members discussed how to balance the nonprofit’s need for a long-term agreement to attract donors with the city’s need to ensure the building remains in use and the organization fulfills its obligations.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of obligations
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  • Backup running back Tyler Goodson is expected to handle kick return duties, while wide receiver Jonathan Mingo is expected to be the punt returner.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In his absence, the duo of Damon Ferguson and La’Vell Wright have handled Pittsburgh’s duties in the backfield.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
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