forewent

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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

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

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2010

At this they rejoiced and repaired to the cavern at nightfall, whilst they forewent them, that he might fetch them the booty.

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