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forfeit

[fawr-fit] / ˈfɔr fɪt /




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You may also forfeit certain tax advantages — and the money you’d contribute to their accounts could instead go toward your own Roth IRA, giving you greater flexibility.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

After all, TCU was in the Elite Eight in consecutive years after having to forfeit games due to lack of players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

The plea agreement requires Regan to forfeit all proceeds traceable to his schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

He was dissuaded by Lombardy, but it seemed likely that he’d refuse to continue the match unless the forfeit was removed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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