forfeiting

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The third major argument against bonds in a 60/40 portfolio is that there are superior ways of reducing risk that don’t require forfeiting as much return.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

If you can manage it, forfeiting $2,000 of income would save you $8,756 on premiums.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

It’s a way of cutting a nation off from the world’s brains and skills, forfeiting not just wealth but the energy and constant renewal that make civilizations shine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 29, 2025

Purists who believe forfeiting is never acceptable were aghast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

Yet should he admit this and risk forfeiting the one friend who had ever “truly understood” him?

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote