Hobson's choices

Definition of Hobson's choicesnext
plural of Hobson's choice

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Noun
  • Over 17 years after the release of their 2008 film The Secret Life of Bees, Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah joined forces once again to present the awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama and Best Television Series — Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Indeed, the diverse lush tones joined forces with the suffocating heat of the jungle to disguise an essential monotony, the primary function of which was to drive crazy anyone who might be inclined to formulate an original thought.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • During the meeting Monday evening, two residents called for stronger oversight of the project, raising concerns about the city’s obligations, should the development stall.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • For instance, a user might encounter transaction limits, identity verification requirements, or reporting obligations, particularly for large amounts.
    Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Kingsbury, the offensive coordinator, and Whitt, who had been in charge of the defense until being stripped of play-calling duties during the season, both arrived in Washington with Quinn before the 2024 season.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Inspire Investment Group president Brian Toerber, the hotel’s owner, has passed culinary duties on to Steven Waters, owner of downtown Denver cocktail bar Run for the Roses and also the hotel’s owner-operator.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Hobson's choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Hobson%27s%20choices. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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