forfeiting

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The third major argument against bonds in a 60/40 portfolio is that there are superior ways of reducing risk that don’t require forfeiting as much return.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

If you can manage it, forfeiting $2,000 of income would save you $8,756 on premiums.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Operators needed either individual waivers, or employees manning each device, forfeiting any cost savings on labor compared with using delivery drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Bishop Montgomery told officials at Mater Dei on Monday that it will not be able to play its scheduled football game Friday at Santa Ana Stadium, thus forfeiting to the No. 1-ranked Monarchs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Yet should he admit this and risk forfeiting the one friend who had ever “truly understood” him?

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote