no alternative

Example Sentences

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“However, the sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks ultimately has left us with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down of the Company.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

"However, the sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks ultimately has left us with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down of the Company," Davis said in the press release.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

These three states, by contrast, have no alternative ways of exporting their oil or natural gas, and therefore face a collapse in revenues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"We weren't even asked for any input, any feedback, there was no alternative solution put in place," said Rhonda.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I was initially sympathetic to this group of hardliners, but gradually realized that there was no alternative to the process.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela