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Hobson

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A job, opportunity, or choice that appears to be freely available but is in fact no real choice at all because there is only one option.

Example Sentence: When it comes to making decisions, the employees have no say; they are presented with a hobson and must accept it.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

Definition: A person who owns a livery stable and provides horses for hire.

Example Sentence: Jake worked as a hobson, offering horses for rent to travelers passing through the town.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sense 3:

Definition: A surname of English origin.

Example Sentence: Emma Hobson is a renowned author known for her captivating novels.