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forfeit

[fawr-fit] / ˈfɔr fɪt /




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Mostly they knowingly forfeit the cash to have their 15 minutes in the limelight, sending up the pageantry of British politics.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2026

The lawsuit asked the court to order Kalshi to halt its operation, make restitution to customers, forfeit all illegal gains and pay fines equal to triple those gains.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Borrowers forfeit their collateral in 35% to 45% of transactions with Ezcorp’s stores for not repaying the loan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

In addition to prison time, Rinsch must serve three years of supervised release, forfeit the $11 million and pay $700 in mandatory special assessments, according to Monday’s announcement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Failing that, they would be adjudged traitors, their lands and titles forfeit to the throne.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

If Warsh goes quiet while his colleagues continue to give economic-outlook speeches, a kind of unilateral disarmament could take hold where the chair forfeits the bully pulpit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

But a court that tolerates such defiance eventually forfeits the right to demand obedience.

From Slate Apr. 23, 2026

Alford responded with a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” according to texts viewed by The Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

San Juan Hills became the latest school to announce forfeits on Friday for using ineligible players.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 31, 2025

“Either your player forfeits the set, or he gets back out there and finishes the game,” Reverend Hollister continued.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

But after giving up an RBI double to Kyle Karros and a bases-loaded double to Cole Carrigg, Scott forfeited the lead.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Earlier this month, an interim award of stock to Musk was forfeited under a “no double dip” principle, Tesla said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 27, 2026

And he said the Fed had forfeited the political deference that central banks have historically enjoyed.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

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

When Judith doesn't show up at the appointed time, Willem jokes that she has forfeited the right to one of her thimbles, and he should get to drink it instead.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

Armstrong adds that investors should get a discount for forfeiting control: "I want to pay less for a company where my ownership does not include control."

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Then, the Dodgers would have had to reconfigure their defense, likely moving first baseman Freddie Freeman to third, catcher Dalton Rushing to first base and Smith behind the plate, forfeiting the designated hitter spot.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

He had to make a charitable donation while forfeiting bonuses and equity, a sum the Tour values at up to $90 million.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

“Typically, the immediate consequence is forfeiting the earnest money deposit you put down,” Will McSeveney says.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

If I don’t, I might end up forfeiting the bounty to some other hunter who can stay in the Championships.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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