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 The Twilight actress attended the April 7 screening of her forthcoming movie, Sacramento, in Los Angeles and decided to forego a formal dress — or a whole top — for the event. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 After Madison delivers her final farewell, the singer walks off-camera, foregoing the traditionally warm Studio 8H goodnights with the cast. Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025 Astrov said that the prospect of a wave of bankruptcies could prompt the CBR to forego its inflation target and lower the key interest rate. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Leaning into her passion for free speech and justice, Kimberly foregoes her teacher’s advice to protect her future by not showing up to a protest of Nathan Riggs making a speech on campus. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forego

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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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