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forewent

[fawr-went, fohr-] / fɔrˈwɛnt, foʊr- /


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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

While Hopkins and many of her generation forewent having children, she notes that women today show up for job interviews pregnant, take family leave and still get tenure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

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

I earned them and forewent higher-paying attorney jobs in the private sector.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2010

We have been following you by forced marches, night and day, till we forewent you in this place.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II by Payne, John



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