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abortion

[uh-bawr-shuhn] / əˈbɔr ʃən /
NOUN
termination of pregnancy
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NOUN
unsuccessful attempt
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I went to Planned Parenthood and was told the abortion pill was “safe and effective.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"It's dizzying," New Jersey abortion provider Kristyn Brandi told AFP.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Although doctors in nearly two dozen states can safely prescribe medication abortion to women anywhere in the U.S., only a handful of specialty pharmacies actually fill those mail orders, Gomez explained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Abortion is of course not mentioned at all, although realistically, many women who attempt to use the rhythm method may end up calling an abortion provider at some point.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

It was too late for an abortion, but Jasmine figured she was prepared to raise a child.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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