Hobson's choices

plural of Hobson's choice

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Noun
  • Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.
    Alicia Parlapiano, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This strategy allows workers to concentrate on more complex tasks while robots handle transportation duties.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
  • While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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