abort
verb (used without object)
to bring forth a fetus from the uterus before the fetus is viable; miscarry.
has aborted
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present perfectof abort (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Germany's Bayer has aborted a large late-stage trial testing a new anti-clotting drug due to lack of efficacy, dealing a fresh blow to the embattled drugmaker and throwing its most promising development project in doubt.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023
Northern has aborted about 2,000 services since new timetables started on 20 May, with more than 200 cancelled or heavily delayed on Friday.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2018
In Blonde Ambition's final scene, backstage at the 1984 MTV Awards, Madonna coldly informs Jellybean that she has aborted their child.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2017
In recent years, Mr. Palmer has aborted plans to list the holding company of that coal deposit in Hong Kong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2016
Financial pressure also underlies Moscow's insistence that any Western companies drilling for oil in Azerbaijan build a pipeline through Russia, a demand that has aborted some promising deals.
From Time Magazine Archive
