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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Perhaps the biggest risk of all is forgoing bonds and keeping cash earning next to nothing in a checking account or some legacy and sweep bank accounts, said Roth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
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
The Humanitas Prizes is forgoing its usual awards ceremony to avoid crossing picket lines and instead announcing winners in the press.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
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
