forego

Example Sentences

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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

“Wear them with pride. And then...who knows? One day you may forego those striped pants for solid blue ones, just as Martina Crowe did today!”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart