foregoing

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Foregoing any semblance of a story after its initial setup, “Extraction 2” can be separated into three distinct, noxious action sequences.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Foregoing the traditional party held in Venezuela when a girl turns 15, Aray decided to use the money gifted to her by friends and relatives to "help my mum and family make money".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Foregoing the traditional inaugural speeches, Carney and Hall-Long made remarks in a prerecorded video that were interspersed with photos and videos of Delaware and remarks by several business owners, educators and health care workers.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2021

Foregoing his familiar No. 6 jersey for No. 24, Clement also has a different outlook looking ahead to his senior season as he puts the drama of 2015 behind him.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2016

Foregoing any attempt to ignore it, she set her cool young mind to thinking what manner of beast it might be.

From The Voice of the Pack by Marshall, Edison