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forfeit

[fawr-fit] / ˈfɔr fɪt /




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Some are questioning whether the news is a hoax or a forfeit for Arsenal fan KSI after the north London football club missed out on the Champions League title to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

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

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




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