forfeited

Example Sentences

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That meant their reporters forfeited their press passes—which had allowed them to move around in the building without an escort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Beck also voluntarily forfeited and cancelled 392,155 restricted stock units.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The match later resumed and Senegal won 1-0 but Caf said that the walkout meant they had forfeited the game.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Pakistan, who edged out Netherlands in the tournament opener on Saturday, would have conceded two points if they had forfeited the match, which could have put their chances of progressing in the tournament in jeopardy.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“Aspirant Veturius," he says, “as Aquilla has forfeited, and you, of all Aspirants, have the most men left alive, we, the Augurs, name you victor in the Trial of Strength. Congratulations."

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir