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 Achieving these new mandates will come down to less talk and more action around embracing AI as a solution that is leveraged in ways that find a balance between the power of the technology, while not foregoing the importance of human touch. Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Your doctor can talk to you about the risks of foregoing treatments that have been proven to be effective through years of trials and studies. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Oct. 2024 The Princess of Wales, 42, has opted to forego her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring lately, a piece that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Riyadh would also pledge to restrict Chinese military bases and security cooperation in Saudi Arabia, including foregoing purchases of advanced Chinese technology and weapons and limiting some Chinese investment in the Saudi economy. Frederic Wehrey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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