forfeit

Example Sentences

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The plea agreement requires Regan to forfeit all proceeds traceable to his schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

In the event of his dismissal, Pichai would forfeit all stock options that are not yet exercisable, according to the document.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Five City Section teams in the playoffs have had to forfeit games because players participated in outside leagues during their high school season in violation of CIF bylaw 600.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

If a player cannot continue because of severe cramping, they may forfeit a point or a game to force a change of ends and receive treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The timing of this demand seems to place in doubt the motives for your federation's not insisting at first for a forfeit on the first game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady