forego

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The Wall Street Journal reported External link over the weekend that SpaceX would forego a Mars mission in 2026, focusing on the moon instead.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

It’s remarkable how much future benefit people will forego for a little instant gratification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Medical exemptions are also easier to police, since states can require licensed doctors to explain why each child has a legitimate need to forego vaccination.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

But so you’re aware: if you took $175,000 minimum out of your retirement accounts, assuming a 7% annual return, you forego $502,000 in compound earnings over the next 20 years.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

But, reconciled by his success, he yet refused to forego the privilege of criticiz-ing this order.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley