as in to precede
to go or come before in time
if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him
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Here, experts explain what a double mastectomy is, when it’s recommended, and the risks of foregoing a surgical cancer treatment at the recommendation of your care team.
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
After mulling it over, Mirren decided to just forego the milk.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Achieving these new mandates will come down to less talk and more action around embracing AI as a solution that is leveraged in ways that find a balance between the power of the technology, while not foregoing the importance of human touch.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Your doctor can talk to you about the risks of foregoing treatments that have been proven to be effective through years of trials and studies.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
After mulling it over, Mirren decided to just forego the milk.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Achieving these new mandates will come down to less talk and more action around embracing AI as a solution that is leveraged in ways that find a balance between the power of the technology, while not foregoing the importance of human touch.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Your doctor can talk to you about the risks of foregoing treatments that have been proven to be effective through years of trials and studies.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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