forego

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The Wall Street Journal reported External link over the weekend that SpaceX would forego a Mars mission in 2026, focusing on the moon instead.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

In periods of renewed market volatility, investors who have not adequately diversified or hedged their portfolios may have to forego any immediate plans to retire.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“Alternatively, noncitizens may choose not to appear and instead to forego their opportunity to pursue their claims for asylum or other relief from removal.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

But, reconciled by his success, he yet refused to forego the privilege of criticiz-ing this order.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley