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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Hobson's choices
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State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Tens of millions of Iranians rely on the regime for their livelihood, and tens of thousands of fathers and sons serve in the security forces that would be targeted.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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These bond authorizations create obligations to repay borrowing for priorities as wide-ranging as health facilities, water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.—
Lanhee J. Chen,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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These financial obligations can even create pressure to dismiss fair settlement offers in search of larger returns for investors.—
Jaime Huff,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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