pro-life
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of pro-life
First recorded in 1960–65
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The petitioner on Tuesday is First Choice, which runs five pro-life pregnancy centers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
His presidential record, however, reflected a staunchly pro-life position.
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024
In October 2023, CompassCare brought a federal lawsuit against Kamke, falsely tying to her to an “extremist group” and accusing her of participating in “a wave of violence against pro-life pregnancy centers.”
From Slate • May 28, 2024
Mr. Garland called the attacks on the pro-life centers “a horrid thing,” but said they happen “in the dark.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2023
Like Ronchetti, Christine Drazan describes herself as pro-life.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023
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