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
  • Fars described the sites as a forward headquarters for US Central Command’s land forces.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Axon Vision said the demonstrations validated the system’s ability to protect moving military forces against one of today’s fastest-growing battlefield threats.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of forces
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  • Glencore disputed the audit’s findings at the time, saying KCC had met its obligations under the mining code.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
  • Those federal employees and contractors who handle such material already sign NDAs, such as Standard Form 312, and receive training on their obligations.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of obligations
Noun
  • When Cox-Rosen and I resumed traffic duties Tuesday morning, the work barrels were still in place as rain fell.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • Stone Forsythe is likely to handle backup right tackle duties behind Taylor Moton while first-round pick Monroe Freeling and free-agent addition Rasheed Walker battle for the top left tackle spot.
    — MIKE KAYE, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
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