forfeit
noun
a fine; penalty.
were forfeiting
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past progressiveof forfeit.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The university telegraphed Dartmouth and stated that they were forfeiting the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The McGintys argue they had not understood they were forfeiting their right to sue the company.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2024
Scornicesti were due to play Aluminiu Slatina, a team that had abandoned the competition and so were forfeiting each game 3-0.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2022
The Purple Aces released a statement the next day confirming they were forfeiting the contest after consulting with medical professionals.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2021
My dear man," de Soyecourt was saying as John Bulmer came into the room "when you brought this extraordinary epistle to Bellegarde, you must have been perfectly aware that thereby you were forfeiting your life.
From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by James Branch Cabell
