forewent
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But the Seahawks felt confident enough in Eskridge that they forewent their usual strategy of trading down for more picks.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2021
“Watchmen’s” Damon Lindelof, who won along with Cord Jefferson for writing for a limited series, also forewent the traditional award night tuxedo for a “Remember Tulsa ‘21” T-shirt and blazer.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2020
Because of social distancing, the family forewent the normal rituals of grieving, including the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva.
From New York Times • May 4, 2020
I’d read birth stories, for instance, from women who forewent the epidural and bragged that their children were consequently “so aware” and scored “perfect 10′s” on the Apgar.
From Salon • May 7, 2013
They who forewent us did leave room for us; and should we grieve to do the same to those who should come after us?
From The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion by Turnbull, Robert
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
