forfeited

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In addition, the $158.4 billion total includes more than $26 billion forfeited last month after Musk regained his 2018 pay package following recent court orders.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

That meant their reporters forfeited their press passes—which had allowed them to move around in the building without an escort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A statement from Caf said that Senegal are "declared to have forfeited the final match" with the "result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour" of Morocco.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

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 • Feb. 10, 2026

When Judith doesn't show up at the appointed time, Willem jokes that she has forfeited the right to one of her thimbles, and he should get to drink it instead.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse