pro-life
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of pro-life
First recorded in 1960–65
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“He was a staunch pro-life senator with no equal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Even self-identified pro-life voters’ views on abortion tend to be complex.
From Slate ● May 5, 2026
The petitioner on Tuesday is First Choice, which runs five pro-life pregnancy centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
The modern Catholic church has consistently held to a pro-life position that encompasses more than abortion, including opposition to the death penalty.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
They are Christians who are pro-life and believe “that God’s design for human sexuality, marriage, and the family is a part of the natural law,” the lawsuit states.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2023
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