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

It also takes away one year in the workforce, causing them to forgo the benefits of an additional year of work experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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

But investors generally forgo the same decision when deciding what sort of debt to hold in their portfolio and just opt to hold fixed-rate debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“The guy has no money and he chooses to forgo a fee that any other hedge fund takes for granted. It was unheard of.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis