pro-choice
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of pro-choice
First recorded in 1970–75
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Faroese pro-choice campaigners have argued the legislation was outdated and impinged on women's rights.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
Meanwhile, Women Vote PAC is sitting out the California Senate race, where two Democratic, pro-choice women, Porter and Barbara Lee, both look likely to get locked out of a top-two finish.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2024
Crow said he is pro-choice and Thomas is not.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
But that remains “stable” within the survey’s 10-year average going back to December 2012, when 84% described themselves as pro-choice, pollsters said.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Even for those who are pro-choice, there can be a stigma attached to making that choice.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2006
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