forgo
verb (used with object)
to abstain or refrain from; do without.
is forgoing
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present progressiveof forgo (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But now, Hawken is forgoing straightforward metrics to focus on what he sees as a deeper cultural problem.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2025
He is forgoing the usual new year big picture speech as his team feel he did just that with his big speech last month.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2025
Breast-conserving lumpectomy rather than mastectomy is also part of de-escalation, as is forgoing surgery altogether, as in this trial.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
Marko is playing professionally for Roma Nuoto in Italy, but he is forgoing a salary in order to protect the possibility of returning to the Trojans.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2021
North Korea itself is forgoing the diplomatic privilege accorded to embassies that shields them from a host country's criminal justice system.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2019
