forego
Example Sentences
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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
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
Medical exemptions are also easier to police, since states can require licensed doctors to explain why each child has a legitimate need to forego vaccination.
From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025
Perhaps, I thought, I should forego the nonsense of rhyme.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
