- present participle of forgo.
forgoing
Example Sentences
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The Energy Department agreed to formal stipulations in exchange for the plaintiffs forgoing the discovery process, which likely would have meant officials would be deposed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
She knew the risks of forgoing pasteurization, but the site eased her concerns: It said the farm tested its milk and had never found a single pathogen.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
For countries like the U.S., most of Europe, Japan and China, demand destruction involves airlines canceling some routes, or consumers forgoing a vacation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Hedging still makes sense, as does defining risk without forgoing potential rewards.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Afraid to get out of bed, he sent the barber away, forgoing his morning shave.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
