forfeit

Example Sentences

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What good is it to gain the world and forfeit your soul?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Article 83 states that a team "not present at the ground" on time for a match will also forfeit.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Under normal circumstances, the rules would have empowered the referee to declare a forfeit and award the game to Morocco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

But wait a minute, argued Bisguier: Fischer’s first game was won by a forfeit; his opponent didn’t show up, so he didn’t even play the game!

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady