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Recent Examples of forfeited
Boise State forfeited in the semifinal round, marking the Broncos' third forfeit to the Spartans that season.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeited
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Baribo had a goal waived off in the 43rd minute after Hopkins was caught offside.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Corpus’ lawsuit against the county, San Mateo County Superior Court ruled last year that the county waived its privilege claims over Cordell’s billing records by publicly releasing her report — which contained her findings and impressions of witnesses.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tottenham Hotspur have lost six games in a row for the first time in their 144-year history.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Timberwolves have lost three in a row after winning five straight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The narrative centers on the mercenary Dao Ma, a wandering bounty hunter who is entrusted to escort a mysterious fugitive across the treacherous Western deserts to the capital of Chang’an.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Aragon-Shafi also feels he is entrusted with keeping the beloved community bookstore going.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Forfeited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeited. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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