forfeit

Example Sentences

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Pakistan relented on their original decision to boycott the fixture in solidarity with Bangladesh, who had to forfeit their place in this T20 World Cup when refused dispensation to play their games outside of India.

From BBC

“Typically, the immediate consequence is forfeiting the earnest money deposit you put down,” Will McSeveney says.

From MarketWatch

Pakistan, who edged out Netherlands in the tournament opener on Saturday, would have conceded two points if they had forfeited the match, which could have put their chances of progressing in the tournament in jeopardy.

From Barron's

Horvath, had she run for mayor, would have had to forfeit her seat on the county Board of Supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times

Horvath would have had to forfeit her seat to run against Bass, while facing a tight timeline for fundraising.

From Los Angeles Times