- present participle of forgo.
forgoing
Example Sentences
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She knew the risks of forgoing pasteurization, but the site eased her concerns: It said the farm tested its milk and had never found a single pathogen.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
By forgoing the front cab, Humble Robotics could face additional regulatory hurdles, said Dan Sperling, founding director emeritus of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
Under federal law, employers are generally required to pay out workplace retirement accounts to a surviving spouse, or the last recorded beneficiary if the spouse has signed a waiver forgoing the funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Hedging still makes sense, as does defining risk without forgoing potential rewards.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Afraid to get out of bed, he sent the barber away, forgoing his morning shave.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
