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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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Reporting on abortion and women’s health could be found largely in the Style section.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Besides the governor, Stratton had the endorsement of the junior Democratic senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth, and Emily’s List, an organization dedicated to backing candidates who support abortion rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A report in 2024 from the National Centre for Social Research, a UK charity, compared abortion attitudes in Britain in the US.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The 18-year-old, whom the BBC is calling Olivia to protect her anonymity, was getting ready to sit her A-levels when she had the abortion in 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Suddenly and without warning, Nicolae Ceaujescu declared abortion illegal.

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