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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

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

Dead are Abdulmelik and those who forewent him, and Omar also will die, and those who come after him.'

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



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