forego
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Honnold has also, at times, been a somewhat polarizing figure in the climbing world, with some criticizing his decision to forego ropes and other protective equipment.
From Los Angeles Times
In periods of renewed market volatility, investors who have not adequately diversified or hedged their portfolios may have to forego any immediate plans to retire.
From MarketWatch
It’s remarkable how much future benefit people will forego for a little instant gratification.
“Alternatively, noncitizens may choose not to appear and instead to forego their opportunity to pursue their claims for asylum or other relief from removal.”
From Los Angeles Times
He agreed with Secretary Vance that to oppose it “would be foregoing an option that we could exercise in the event a peaceful solution is not in the offing.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
