forfeit

Example Sentences

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The plea agreement requires Regan to forfeit all proceeds traceable to his schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

In the event of his dismissal, Pichai would forfeit all stock options that are not yet exercisable, according to the document.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

If a player cannot continue because of severe cramping, they may forfeit a point or a game to force a change of ends and receive treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Four Mountain West Conference teams — Boise State, Wyoming, Utah State and Nevada-Reno — each chose to forfeit or cancel two conference matches to San José State.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

You forfeit membership in the family, the blood fraternity, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t pretend to be part of it.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien