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Recent Examples of Hobson's choice
Read my lips, in a veritable Hobson's choice between person or thing, AI is a thing, for now.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Hobson's choice
Noun
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The federal charge is attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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He was sentenced to life on the coercion and enticement charge, plus received additional concurrent prison time on the other charges, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The cause of death was listed as drowning with blunt force trauma of torso and the manner of death was ruled an accident, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hargitay and Terry Serpico both appeared on a May 2022 episode of L&O, and the two shows later joined forces in September 2022 in an event that also included Organized Crime.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The royal looked especially thrilled to be back on duty with the Irish Guards on Monday, showing support for the British Army unit on their special day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen members of the squad on duty against City have been selected by their countries for World Cup qualifiers, Nations League or friendly fixtures at senior and under-21 level.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If an attorney believes someone at the company is engaged in legally problematic conduct, the attorney has an obligation to raise the issue all the way up the organization’s highest authority if necessary.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company highlights its ongoing need for additional capital to fund future exploration and development activities, as well as to meet its financial obligations under existing agreements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Still, Vancouver was never under duress, and the result was rarely in doubt, especially after Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers scored on back-to-back shifts late in the first period.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Their mighty rotation is under some duress at present, as top starter George Kirby is questionable for the start of the season with shoulder inflammation.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Hobson's choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Hobson%27s%20choice. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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