as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
had to abort the mission to Mars when they lost contact with the satellite
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Recent Examples of abort
In January, a Delta flight aborted its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because of an engine issue, forcing about 200 passengers to evacuate the aircraft using emergency slides.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In late 2019, DSD was set to occupy the 101 Ash St. tower, but the relocation was aborted weeks into the move because of asbestos contamination in the building.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
When the plane was about 15 feet above the ground, the captain called for a go-around, instructing the first officer to abort the landing.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In late 2019, DSD was set to occupy the 101 Ash St. tower, but the relocation was aborted weeks into the move because of asbestos contamination in the building.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
When the plane was about 15 feet above the ground, the captain called for a go-around, instructing the first officer to abort the landing.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025
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Senate lawmakers from both parties clashed with Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, on Wednesday over the Trump administration's proposal to cancel billions in federal spending on foreign aid, public broadcasting and global health programs.—
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Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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After four seasons, HGTV has cancelled Married to Real Estate, the home renovation series hosted by Egypt Sherrod and her husband Mike Jackson.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 June 2025
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To add insult to injury, Pfizer abandoned its plan just a few years after the Kelo decision, just as its tax breaks were about to expire and after about $80 million of taxpayer money was spent, and the land remains a vacant lot all these years later.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Another noted that the Post tried to become a national rival to The New York Times and failed — abandoning its identity as a regional and D.C. insider paper in the process.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The Trump administration has repeatedly warned green card holders, who are lawful permanent residents, that their stay in the country is not guaranteed and could be revoked if they are deemed a threat to national interests.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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In March 2024, JetBlue and Spirit scrapped a $3.8 billion merger agreement after a U.S. judge blocked the deal on anti-competition concerns.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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If developers are unable to secure alternative financing, many solar projects would likely be scrapped altogether.—
Chris Hopper,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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“Abort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abort. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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