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abortion

Pronunciation: [əˈbɔrʃən]

Word

Context: "healthcare"

(noun) a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. This means taking steps to stop a baby from growing in a woman's body before it can be born.

Example

Many women choose abortion when they feel they are not ready to take care of a child.

Example

Some people strongly believe that abortion should not be allowed under any circumstances.

Example

What are the reasons women might consider abortion?

Context: "general"

(noun) the act of ending something early or stopping something from happening. This can apply to plans or projects that are stopped before they are finished.

Example

The abortion of the project was necessary to reallocate resources.

Example

The abortion of the meeting left many questions unanswered.

Example

What led to the abortion of the event?

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