forgo
Example Sentences
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Firetrucks hurtled by, forgoing those burning homes believed to be lost causes.
From Los Angeles Times
The Times learned from sources of the decision to forgo a pre-deployment operation in the Palisades.
From Los Angeles Times
The railroads initially assumed they would forgo about half of the anticipated $2 billion of savings in annual cash-flow gains because of concessions required by regulators.
From Barron's
The railroads initially assumed they would forgo about half of the anticipated $2 billion of savings in annual cash-flow gains because of concessions required by regulators.
From Barron's
Other students plan to forgo college but continue their certifications.
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