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
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