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.
  • Biden and Trump chose to forgo one during their face-off in June.
    — Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
  • The singer stepped out in the label’s plushy fur overcoat and black, ripped tight-boots, and forwent a shirt with it.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2024
  • However, as part of the deal, Hayes must forgo the use of party funds.
    — Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
  • For some restaurants, the decision to forgo the phone is an easy one.
    — New York Times, 28 Jan. 2022
  • This clause in a contract forces you to forgo that option.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Don't let the kids have seconds or forgo a meal themselves.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 24 May 2022
  • 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
  • The challenge will be to get residents to forgo driving and ride the trains.
    — Mary Perez The Sun Herald (tns), al, 3 Jan. 2023
  • But visitors would be remiss to forgo a dip in the springs.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 July 2024
  • Work from home three days a week, and forgo business travel when a Zoom call will do.
    — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2022
  • The singer's decision to forgo a plea deal means the case is now headed to trial.
    — Justine Browning, EW.com, 29 July 2022
  • And then there’s David, a 68-year-old rancher from Austin, who forgoes the limo entrance to ride in on a horse instead.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • The girls left that game early, forgoing a walk back home with Delilah’s 16-year-old brother.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • But there's a lot of people who are at risk of this beyond just the people who have chosen to forgo the vaccine.
    — CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The West cannot demand emissions cuts that ask the Rest to forgo better quality of life.
    — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Some kids forgo the freezer completely to get more fridge space.
    — Leanne Italile, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022
  • But Bennett said not to forgo footwear as a small slip-up could cause an accident.
    — Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • The best bet may be to forgo airline food altogether and pack your own.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2022
  • The contoured pillow forgoes the messy fill and streamlines the journey to your supportive sleep.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
  • This recipe forgoes the usual sweet filling in favor of all the makings of chicken pot pie.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
  • In the interest of saving about eight pounds, Ferrari chose to forgo a balance shaft.
    — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2022
  • But some developers will be forgoing the show out of concern for their safety.
    — Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Higher menu prices have also caused many customers to forgo dining out over concerns of affordability.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025

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