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terminate

[tur-muh-neyt] / ˈtɜr məˌneɪt /


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Milner traveled to Virginia to terminate her pregnancy, and when she returned, she learned that she had developed an infection because of a delay in receiving care.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Mifepristone, which prevents pregnancy progression, and misoprostol, which empties the uterus, are approved to terminate a pregnancy up to 70 days of gestation in the United States.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

US law requires him to "terminate any use of United States Armed Forces" within 60 days of such a notification - unless Congress allows a continuation.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“The bottom line is the secretary can terminate TPS but he must turn square corners and follow the rules Congress has set,” Ahilan Arulanantham said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

My mom was the youngest of the lot, but when my grandmother was pregnant with her, she debated whether she should terminate the pregnancy.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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