How to use "forfeit" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "forfeit" in popular movie and book plots

  • He demands Jaufre to forfeit his horse and his armour before passing, which Jaufre refuses to do.  - Jaufre
  • She has just posted bail for him, and the two officers warn her that she would forfeit if her brother fails to show up for his trial.  - Jail Bait (1954 film)
  • Eventually, his late nights and idiosyncratic diet take their toll on his health, requiring him to return to Paris or to forfeit his life.  - À rebours
  • Realizing that he will be forced to forfeit the game, he loses control and physically assaults Mox.  - Varsity Blues (film)
  • His wife, Julie (Audrey Totter), fears that this fight may be his last and wants him to forfeit the match.  - The Set-Up (1949 film)
  • Meanwhile, Team Peyton may have to forfeit an upcoming stock-car race due to financial troubles and two crashes by Ray Jr.  - Herbie: Fully Loaded
  • According to ancient Gaulish customs, the loser would forfeit his entire tribe to the winner.  - Asterix and the Big Fight
  • If they choose love, they forfeit their chance to become Queen, but will live happily ever after.  - Angelique (video game series)
  • If Eugene loses, then Eugene's soul is now forfeit as well.  - Crossroads (1986 film)
  • Tommy and her men arrive and persuade him not to forfeit his high ideals.  - Death to Smoochy
  • Penny will miss her performance if she goes for the abortion, and they will forfeit their salary for the season.  - Dirty Dancing
  • The remaining teams choose to forfeit the tournament, crowning Hao with the title of Shaman King.  - Shaman King
  • Lou, the course official who is acting as an umpire, tells Czervik his team will forfeit unless they find a substitute.  - Caddyshack
  • When King Knut dies, Noggin must find a queen to rule beside him or else forfeit the crown to his uncle, Nogbad the Bad.  - Noggin the Nog
  • During his semi-final match against Kennedy, Eddie sees his reflection in the cue ball; disgruntled, he chooses to forfeit the game.  - The Color of Money
  • Having asked mr Garth, Mary's father, to co-sign the debt, he now tells Garth he must forfeit the debt.  - Middlemarch

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