forfeit
Example Sentences
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Judges are expected to behave with decorum while on the bench, but the profession doesn’t demand that they forfeit free-speech rights in retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The fight is unprecedented because usually museums like the Smithsonian only forfeit pieces in their collection if they or courts find the art was stolen or unethically acquired.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
However, the unpredictability of his career does mean that he has to forfeit income to stay at home.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
In addition, they would not forfeit any opportunity to play in the Europa League or Conference League, despite Uefa's stricter financial regulations compared with the Premier League.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
At a society dinner in mid-September, he announced that he would put up $25,000 as forfeit money for a race between his colt and Seabiscuit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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