How to Use forgo in a Sentence

forgo

verb

• She is planning to forgo her right to a trial and simply plead guilty.
• I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.
• In the comics, the pair do reconcile, and Echo forgoes her villainous ways and becomes a part of the Avengers.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 18 May 2023
• Many straight women forgo longer styles to be more dexterous at their jobs or just like the look.
  — Shelby Wax, Allure, 14 Sep. 2023
• The smaller version forgoes the slide rule for a sleeker look.
  — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
• Though, Debicki forwent the pearl choker, which would make the look feel too costumey and on-the-nose.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023
• By forgoing small rounds for an oversized mass, the vibe shifts from small and finicky to playful and party-ready.
  — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Aug. 2023
• The West cannot demand emissions cuts that ask the Rest to forgo better quality of life.
  — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Notably, the Escalade IQ forgoes the very upright, boxy shape of the classic for a more sharply sloping roof.
  — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023
• This recipe forgoes the usual sweet filling in favor of all the makings of chicken pot pie.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
• Wetsuits have a long history in the frigid waters of the Bay Area, but some swimmers who forgo the neoprene shame those who wear them.
  — Robert McMillan, WSJ, 19 Feb. 2023
• For instance, Rogers chose to forgo the carbon-fiber roof for a steel one in order to incorporate a sunroof, which adds more mass to the top of the car.
  — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
• This grill pan forgoes a classic long handle and opts for two small side handles instead.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
• The traditional Sportage hybrid, on the other hand, forgoes this kit.
  — Alex Nishimoto, Car and Driver, 12 Mar. 2023
• Farber will decide the verdict, as the defendants chose to forgo a jury.
  — CBS News, 22 Feb. 2024
• Twice in the second half, Campbell chose to forgo field goal attempts on fourth down to try to extend drives for possible touchdowns.
  — Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
• But most Fed watchers expect the central bank to forgo another hike at its next meeting in mid-June.
  — Christopher Rugaber, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
• If time is not an issue, forgo emails and opt for writing a letter or sending a postcard instead.
  — Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 31 May 2023
• Many retailers have forgone increases on key items and made it up on other goods.
  — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023
• Fuller settled on an amount with the appraiser and signed a settlement and waiver, forgoing the right to a board hearing.
  — Myah Taylor, Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2023
• Seeing the beauty icon forgo foundation and eyeliner in front of so many cameras—with a huge smile on her face—was refreshing, to say the least.
  — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Feb. 2024
• However, there can be some cons to stack dating, like forgoing your lunch break to meet someone or feeling rushed throughout the date.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2023
• If that suit and a similar one don’t succeed, victims could forgo the claims process and seek damages in federal court.
  — Patrick Lohmann, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2024
• Birth rates are down, and some people who are forgoing parenthood cite climate change as a factor.
  — Julia Sonenshein, The New Republic, 27 July 2023
• Garvey entered the race late, forgoing a high-profile public campaign, and has been steadily climbing in the polls.
  — Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
• Without spoiling it, suffice to say, this is how the three friends wind up spending a few days in Paris, where Marc is still down enough to forgo a makeover, shuffling about the glamorous city in sweatpants.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Dec. 2023
• The hiring landscape is changing as more young people forgo college.
  — Amber Burton, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2023
• People shouldn’t need to give up precious years of their lives to afford a home, or forgo necessities to live in a place that supports a longer, healthier life.
  — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• According to the study, pygmy right whales likely forgo long-distance migrations and instead live in the warm waters around Australia year-round.
  — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
• Now a one-sport athlete, after deciding to forgo his spot in the infield of Missouri’s baseball team, the job as Missouri’s go-to tight end appears to be in Norfleet’s hands.
  — Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024