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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

New York wants the court to ban Kalshi from operating in the state without a gambling license and force it to forfeit all of its gains—as much as $36 billion in penalties and disgorgement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The 31-year-old was well enough to stand but had to forfeit the match, which had lasted more than three hours.

From BBC Jul. 29, 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

I forfeit the solo to Anna Muller—whom Carissimi could never love—and am moved into the altos.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Making sure paperwork is correct is one of the most important tasks, because one mistake can lead to forfeits.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

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

As it developed, the flu forfeits didn’t affect Bobby’s pairings or score.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The fund has returned more than $13 billion in forfeited assets to victims and their families since 2000, according to the department, which has said paying victims is a priority.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

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

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

Holmes posted bail and forfeited the amount when Pitezel, as planned, failed to return for trial.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Between charitable donations and forfeiting equity and potential bonuses, the punishment carried a value of up to $90 million.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

"We want the Lebanese state to negotiate for itself, and nobody is suggesting forfeiting this role," Fayyad said.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

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

As a result, judges are not required to inform criminal defendants of some of the most important rights they are forfeiting when they plead guilty to a felony.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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