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
  • Unfortunately, the same forces that defeated previous permitting reform packages — primarily left-wing interest groups — are threatening to smother this legislation.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Flores is charged with participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy with her husband, Maduro, who served as Venezuela’s president from 2013 until his capture by American forces in January.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of forces
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  • Wall Street has expressed concerns about the company’s indebtedness — and taming its debt obligations will be a sizable chore for Ellison and his team.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This is especially important where AI affects customers, employees, financial decisions, legal obligations or public trust.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of obligations
Noun
  • Tate Nagy relinquished punt return duties to Keaton Kubecka Saturday.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The contract also establishes a binding grievance procedure and additional pay for employees who take on extra duties or are required to work on-site during an emergency.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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