forfeit
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, Judge Wright ordered Haydar to forfeit the sum within 28 days after the defendant failed to attend court.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Judges are expected to behave with decorum while on the bench, but the profession doesn’t demand that they forfeit free-speech rights in retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Another formative experience was competing at the ATP Next Gen Finals - for the world's best players aged under 20 - before he decided to forfeit his college status to turn professional.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
However, the unpredictability of his career does mean that he has to forfeit income to stay at home.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Several players in the tournament had come down with the flu—including Bobby’s teacher, Jack Collins—and had to forfeit games.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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