abortion
noun
the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy.
abortions
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pluralof abortion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In other cases reported in US media, cops used Flock to track women who had abortions -- illegal in several US states.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Prosecutors allege she illegally performed abortions and practiced medicine without a license.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
While abortions were decriminalised in South Korea 2019, there is no clear regulation on how far into pregnancy it can be carried out.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
At Carafem, a reproductive healthcare company that prescribes abortion medication via telehealth in 19 states and D.C., providers have offered the option of misoprostol-only abortions since 2020.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
Could she check the clinic’s records and see if Bebe Chow’s name appeared in the list of recent abortions?
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
