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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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Holmes has been silent on abortion and didn’t respond to ProPublica’s requests for an interview.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Robert Kenyon has faced criticism over previous online comments about various issues, including his position on Brexit, abortion and Ukraine.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Waldorf didn’t oppose abortion, but she had never considered that the law could apply to her.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Giribala Singh has denied the allegations – she says that it was Twisha who insisted on the abortion saying that she did not want children.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Researchers found that in the instances where the woman was denied an abortion, she often resented her baby and failed to provide it with a good home.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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