Hobson's choices

noun

plural of Hobson's choice
as in duresses

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  1. forces
  2. obligations
  3. duties
Noun
  • In the past few months, Karol G, Becky G, and Tokisicha have all released major albums, cementing their roles as powerful forces in Latin pop music.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Fort Hood is a massive base with 214,968 acres that is used to train and deploy heavy forces.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Since the early 1980s, their summer and weekend retreat from social obligations had been a 300-acre estate in South Kent.
    — Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There were plenty of options, from excursions and cultural experiences to restaurants and time by the pool or beach, but none felt like obligations.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The robot is also designed to perform sentry duties, including identifying personnel and issuing alerts when abnormal situations are detected.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
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