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Foregone Earnings

Description

Foregone earnings refer to the potential income that an individual or entity would have earned if they had chosen a different course of action or pursued an alternative opportunity. It represents the financial benefits that are forgone in order to pursue a particular decision or strategy.

Sample Sentences

Noun:

1. Her foregone earnings were substantial, but she chose to pursue her passion for art instead of continuing her corporate career.
2. The company calculated the foregone earnings resulting from the delay in launching the new product.

Adjective:

1. The foregone earnings potential was a significant factor in their decision-making process.
2. Despite the foregone earnings opportunity, they were satisfied with their choice to prioritize work-life balance.

Verb:

1. He foregoes earnings from his freelance gigs in order to dedicate time to his personal projects.
2. They decided to forego potential earnings by investing in long-term sustainability measures for their business.

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