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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

Some, she said, were forfeiting hefty deposits at private schools.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2019

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 Cabell, James Branch