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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Hobson's choices
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The Enquirer and United Way of Greater Cincinnati have joined forces for the 39th year to help families in need with the Wish List program.—
Andy Smith,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025 -
Jesse has disappeared mysteriously, and all the paranormal forces within the Oldest House are spilling out into the real world.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Miley and Tish Cyrus have no further legal obligations, and the ruling sharply limits Jayme Lee’s options, leaving only the unlikely prospect of an appeal requiring proof of judicial error.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Temporary national programs During major crises like the one that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government may enact short-term protections like stimulus payments or collection pauses to help borrowers who cannot meet their payment obligations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The treasure keeper has all of the same duties as the usual banker.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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