FORGO in a Sentence

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For FORGO, below is one of 7 sentences:
Determined to lose weight for the summer, Ida decided to forgo dessert until she could fit into a size eight again.

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 Meanings and Examples of FORGO
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forgo
 v.  give up; do without; go or pass by without claiming
Classic Sentence:
1  The tortures of the accused did not equal mine; she was sustained by innocence, but the fangs of remorse tore my bosom and would not forgo their hold.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
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Example Sentence:
1  She would willingly forgo a birthday treat if only her warring parents would declare a truce.
2  Do not, for one repulse, forgo the purpose that you resolved to effect.
3  Do not, for one repulse, forgo the purpose that you resolved to effort.
4  Time to prepare was a luxuary he would have to forgo.
5  Do not, for one repulse, forgo the purpose that you resolved to effor.
6  Determined to lose weight for the summer, Ida decided to forgo dessert until she could fit into a size eight again.