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
Five City Section teams in the playoffs have had to forfeit games because players participated in outside leagues during their high school season in violation of CIF bylaw 600.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Pakistan relented on their original decision to boycott the fixture in solidarity with Bangladesh, who had to forfeit their place in this T20 World Cup when refused dispensation to play their games outside of India.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
Bailey had graduated the year before, although to do so he had had to forfeit all pleasures to make up for his time lost in Baton Rouge.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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