Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage. From LearnThat.org. [Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881).]
To forego means “to go before” – the matching fore in forego and before is a handy way to remember the correct form. From Wordnik.com. [July « 2008 « Sentence first] Reference
I prefer to see "forego" used in the sense of "precede," e.g. From Wordnik.com. [BigHominid's Hairy Chasms] Reference
But "forego" (as distinct from foregoing) is almost always wrong. From Wordnik.com. [Christian Science Monitor | All Stories] Reference
It grates on me every time I see "forego" used in place of "forgo" (to do without). From Wordnik.com. [BigHominid's Hairy Chasms] Reference
Archie was willing for Bill's sake to forego the honour. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of a Boy Reporter] Reference
Consequently I had to forego college until the next season. From Wordnik.com. [The Seed of the Toc-Toc Birds] Reference
Mr. Rossi has pledged to forego federal earmarks, if elected. From Wordnik.com. [Murray, Rossi Win Washington Primaries] Reference
He had chosen at age 80 to forego dialysis and accept his fate. From Wordnik.com. [‘Dying Isn’t Hard, Parking Is’] Reference
Many members of Congress seem willing to forego that distinction. From Wordnik.com. ['A Chance To Do Right'] Reference
Do thou make use of my privilege, which I profess I do willingly forego. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 08: Ruth The Challoner Revision] Reference
One in four uninsured cancer patients delay or forego care because of cost. From Wordnik.com. [John Geyman: Impact of Disparities on Access and Quality of Cancer Care] Reference
Somehow I cannot seem to forego the temptation of using that expression again. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Girls on Waters Blue Or the Strange Cruise of the Tartar] Reference
By careful self-restraint, I've managed to forego that pleasure so far, Larry. From Wordnik.com. [Anchorite] Reference
Understandably, some of us may decide to forego summer fun-in-the-sun getaways. From Wordnik.com. [Elaine Hall: Living With Autism: Summer Vacation] Reference
The unfortunate man will certainly forego future riches for immediate nourishment. From Wordnik.com. [Jeff Schweitzer: Seed Corn, Discount Rate and Our Endangered Future] Reference
I can understand why more than half of owners of recalled items forego the remedy. From Wordnik.com. [My first recall] Reference
They also forego the MCAT exam, which is required of traditional pre-med students. From Wordnik.com. [Physician, Humanize Thyself] Reference
The list of things which one may forego without self-sacrifice has been made a long one. From Wordnik.com. [A Handbook of Ethical Theory] Reference
The question is, should we offer it in schools to tempt kids who might otherwise forego milk?. From Wordnik.com. [Jeanne Ponessa Fratello: The Great Chocolate Milk Debate] Reference
In our earliest years we must train ourselves to forego little things for the sake of others. From Wordnik.com. [The True Citizen, How to Become One] Reference
Our country is losing revenue that, with its stressed fiscal conditions, it can ill afford to forego. From Wordnik.com. [Bring Back the Estate Tax Now] Reference
(Shoes and belts were ancient symbols of luxury; maybe we should forego Prada and Kate Spade instead?). From Wordnik.com. [Anita Diamant: Let Us Begin: Celebrating the Mikveh Water's Power to Renew] Reference
I was obliged to forego the pleasure of bringing him to you on account of two most unfortunate accidents. From Wordnik.com. [The Darrow Enigma] Reference
That which a sense of justice restrains us from seeking they may be reasonably expected willingly to forego. From Wordnik.com. [US Presidential Inaugural Addresses] Reference
He may be wise enough to forego the use of whatever biological and chemical agents he still has at his disposal. From Wordnik.com. [Beware Complacency] Reference
When that happens, people are going to have to pay higher taxes, and they're going to have to forego some benefits. From Wordnik.com. [On A Budget, U.S. Faces World As 'Frugal Superpower'] Reference
At the same time, he does not forego conventional asthma therapies like steroids; he uses them readily when warranted. From Wordnik.com. [For The Littlest Patients] Reference
"Oh, well, if you are going to use threats I expect I shall have to forego my vanishing act," said Grace, with a smile. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School] Reference
But the Twins 'decision to forego a roof at their new yard may have increased the baseball's urgency for making a change. From Wordnik.com. [2011 MLB schedule influenced by past weather issues, future possibilities] Reference
But since bank shareholders (not taxpayers) bear the expense, they must manage their risk, and forego profits in doing so. From Wordnik.com. [Katy Welter: Small Banks May Fail but They're Still a Better Bet] Reference
It is far better to forego the possession even of a valuable series of specimens than to sacrifice order for their sake. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy.] Reference
However, it said it will continue to forego paying a dividend to shareholders after tapping them in March for 12.5 billion rand. From Wordnik.com. [Rising Prices Boost Anglo Platinum's Net] Reference
The individual, if he is a generous soul, may freely forego some of his advantages and may seek only a fair fight with an opponent. From Wordnik.com. [A Handbook of Ethical Theory] Reference
Mr. McAdoo regrets that owing to a prior engagement he must forego the honor of paying his respects to Mr. and Mr.. Wagstaff and the. From Wordnik.com. [How to Speak and Write Correctly] Reference
But as NPR's Ari Shapiro reports, some watchdog groups are not happy with the White House decision to forego hiring a new ethics czar. From Wordnik.com. [Watchdogs Mourn Loss Of White House Ethics Czar] Reference
Eisenstadt wants to see the European Union persuade all its banking institutions to forego operations with Iranian banks and Japan as well. From Wordnik.com. [Will New Iran Sanctions Have An Effect?] Reference
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