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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Hobson's choices
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Denmark has mandatory military service for both men and women, but the small number of Greenlandic soldiers who join the Danish defense forces are all volunteers.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026 -
With all these forces at work, increasing military traffic in the region is inevitable and potentially incendiary.—
Chloe Demrovsky,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is in stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s approach, which was to forgive billions in outstanding obligations as a means of buying political support.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Based on this information, ask me 2-3 clarifying questions about my financial cushion and obligations.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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