Hobson's choices

plural of Hobson's choice

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Noun
  • Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its forces shot down 69 Ukrainian drones overnight.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Cárdenas, who served in Colombia’s national police and arrived in Ukraine to fight in April 2024, surrendered to Russian forces when his unit failed to defend a position in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
    Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But a district court issued injunctions requiring his administration to meet certain financial obligations related to foreign aid.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • With the Extra gig, Hough will now be the second member of his family to take on hosting duties.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
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