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

Walláhi, if thy tale be more wondrous than that which forewent it I needs must reward thee with somewhat.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir