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forfeit

[fawr-fit] / ˈfɔr fɪt /




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Another formative experience was competing at the ATP Next Gen Finals - for the world's best players aged under 20 - before he decided to forfeit his college status to turn professional.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Athletes who enter that draft forfeit all remaining college eligibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

However, the unpredictability of his career does mean that he has to forfeit income to stay at home.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In addition, they would not forfeit any opportunity to play in the Europa League or Conference League, despite Uefa's stricter financial regulations compared with the Premier League.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“Don’t tell them we won. Say they lost because of forfeit due to injury.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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