forewent

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In his Halloween paso doble showcase, he wore a clerical collar and forewent grease paint or creepy contacts, relying on wide-eyed expressions and a low-slung layer of fake fog to hide his relatively clumsy footwork.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

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

I earned them and forewent higher-paying attorney jobs in the private sector.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2010

We have been following you by forced marches, night and day, till we forewent you in this place.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II by Payne, John