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If you choose spousal benefits, you generally forego your own benefit.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Lemonis, a regular on Fox Business Network, said the decision to forego business in California wasn’t political, but rather a move to protect employees and customers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

Some companies have pointed to the difficulty of complying with SEC rules as a reason to forego an IPO.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

It’s remarkable how much future benefit people will forego for a little instant gratification.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

Perhaps, I thought, I should forego the nonsense of rhyme.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The bigger issue is that investors who stuck with staples, foregoing bigger gains in hopes they would provide a smoother ride, have been sorely mistaken.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

You are foregoing any increases in the stock market over the term of the annuity — but also hedging your bets against a severe downturn in the market.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026

He agreed with Secretary Vance that to oppose it “would be foregoing an option that we could exercise in the event a peaceful solution is not in the offing.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025

If his comedy can travel without him, if he can make money while foregoing lonely nights on the road, he can prioritize more important moments, like playing catch with his son after school.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2025

The foregoing investigation into the nature of the idea of Texas is put down as a prelude to my journeying across Texas with Charley in Rocinante.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

The good news is that America’s response did succeed in preventing a repeat of the terrorist attacks, which was far from a foregone conclusion in the days after 9/11.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

But Miller’s refusal to bow out wasn’t a foregone conclusion, either.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

France are favourites to win the World Cup, but these sides would definitely believe they could be beaten – and let's not forget this tournament has already proved there are no foregone conclusions.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the ’70s and ’80s, it was a foregone conclusion I’d get married one day and have a family.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

He pushed off the branch and kept moving, as if our following was a foregone conclusion.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

In his Halloween paso doble showcase, he wore a clerical collar and forewent grease paint or creepy contacts, relying on wide-eyed expressions and a low-slung layer of fake fog to hide his relatively clumsy footwork.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025

The former Rainier Beach star played at Yakima Valley College after graduating high school, but forewent a Division I career due to eligibility concerns and eventually joined the G League.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2022

“Watchmen’s” Damon Lindelof, who won along with Cord Jefferson for writing for a limited series, also forewent the traditional award night tuxedo for a “Remember Tulsa ‘21” T-shirt and blazer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2020

The antipasti here are a must: During my most recent lunch, I forewent the tempting array of crudi for a delicious plate of grilled octopus and artichoke.

From New York Times ● May 16, 2017

S—— forewent for a moment his amber mouthpiece to give us his experience and opinion.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 by Various