forgo

Example Sentences

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The FDA should forgo the usual human clinical trials in order to bring about this shift, a spokesperson for the alliance said.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Soller said the intent of the bill is to allow the agency to forgo hearings only in developing interim standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Typically, as health-insurance costs rise, healthier people are the most likely to forgo insurance, leaving a sicker, more costly pool of policyholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Planners suggest reviewing auto insurance annually and reassessing whether one vehicle could meet household needs, or if it makes sense to forgo car ownership altogether and use ride-hailing services.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

In some families the oldest child would forgo college in order to work so that a younger child could continue his or her education.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson