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

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

Horvath would have had to forfeit her seat to run against Bass, while facing a tight timeline for fundraising.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Several players in the tournament had come down with the flu—including Bobby’s teacher, Jack Collins—and had to forfeit games.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady