pro-choice
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of pro-choice
First recorded in 1970–75
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"This is a colossal change," Bjørt Lind from pro-choice campaign group Fritt Val told Danish newspaper Politiken.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
Crow said he is pro-choice and Thomas is not.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
Six of those states also require an in-person visit with the doctor, according to the pro-choice Guttmacher Institute.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
She told sweet anecdotes about Palin, and vice versa—the two women had bonded when they were in state government, and pregnant, at the same time—and focused on her own “pro-jobs, pro-choice, pro-fish, pro-families” platform.
From Slate ● Nov. 23, 2022
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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