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

But skyrocketing jet fuel prices since the start of the Middle East war "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

Ashley says he had no alternative but to accept a rescheduled flight as British Airways told him all other flights were "fully booked" until 28 March.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Without collective power, individual employees will keep clicking “accept” on agreements that restructure their jobs simply because they have no alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The dormouse felt the good food turn to ashes in his mouth at the thought of his betrayal of fellow mice, but there was no alternative if he wanted to save his family.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques