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The phrase "are forgone" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form is "are foregone," which refers to something that has been decided or determined in advance.
Example: "The outcomes of the negotiations are foregone conclusions, as both parties have already agreed on the terms."
Alternatives: "are predetermined" or "are settled."
Dictionary
are forgone
verb
To let pass, to leave alone
Exact(11)
And both films wring suspense from real-life events, the outcomes of which are forgone conclusions.
The field has become so polarized that elections are forgone things; if a candidate has no chance of winning a county, why even bother visiting?
Holidays, meals out, school trips are forgone as ordinary families lose a quarter of the benefits that used to cushion them.
There is a vigorous debate among economists about how many jobs are forgone by running a persistent $500 billion annual trade deficit.
One teacher's remark – "I think Steiner education offers the best student-focused environment where the pressure of external exams and the like are forgone in favour of real teaching and learning" – is set against another message.
Initially efficiency is increased as gas turbines are forgone.
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Working Americans are forgoing even small luxuries.
And more are forgoing inspections or appraisals.
That could be a reason some travelers are forgoing airplanes.
Like Ms. Ware, more women are forgoing scent altogether.
Few alcoholic beverages are forgoing the traditional media altogether.
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