as in to precede
to go or come before in time if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him

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Recent Examples of forego But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries. Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025 Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned. Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025 If your drug costs increase, talk to your doctor before foregoing a drug, Socal said. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025 This would forego the need for a larger phase 3 study, though other trials may be done to confirm the treatment’s efficacy. Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forego
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  • Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • She was preceded in death by another son, Alan (Nate’s twin).
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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