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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
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In the days leading up to their season opener against the Seattle Storm, the Golden State Valkyries found out their starting center was pregnant, waived fan favorite Kate Martin and were still scrambling to fill roster spots on Friday morning.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The Lynx brought her back at the start of 2026 training camp, but she was waived.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In the same time frame, inner-ring suburbs have lost residents.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Hiba, who was pregnant, temporarily lost consciousness.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Millions of Americans were dying, including two of my best friends and many of the elders who had bravely entrusted their stories to me.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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James Snoddy, a pre-law student from Flower Mound, questioned how a chancellor and a governing board that isn't made up of educators can be entrusted with the responsibility of determining what can and cannot be taught in the classroom.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Forfeited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeited. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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