forfeited
adjective
for·feit·ed
ˈfȯr-fə-təd 
: given up because of some error, offense, law, or crime
forfeited shares
forfeited property
a forfeited match
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Contestants are selected through the pre-registration process ahead of the event, though unregistered adults may still be able to participate if there are any forfeited or open slots on the day of the contests.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Rather than letting unused time off sit idle or forfeited, employees can opt to trade that value to reduce their debt.
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Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Rather than letting unused time off sit idle or forfeited, employees can opt to trade that value to reduce their debt.
—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Forfeited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forfeited. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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