forfeit
Example Sentences
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Under normal circumstances, the rules would have empowered the referee to declare a forfeit and award the game to Morocco.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
In the event of his dismissal, Pichai would forfeit all stock options that are not yet exercisable, according to the document.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
Pakistan relented on their original decision to boycott the fixture in solidarity with Bangladesh, who had to forfeit their place in this T20 World Cup when refused dispensation to play their games outside of India.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
Horvath would have had to forfeit her seat to run against Bass, while facing a tight timeline for fundraising.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
But wait a minute, argued Bisguier: Fischer’s first game was won by a forfeit; his opponent didn’t show up, so he didn’t even play the game!
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.