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

Many of the vessels are old, meaning they can be more easily written off if seized, or forfeited if they cause oil spills.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Emma had forfeited her confidence, and about the third time of their meeting, she heard all Mrs. Elton’s knight-errantry on the subject.—

From "Emma" by Jane Austen