as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the abortion of the space mission caused the whole space program to be reexamined
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Noun
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The teen describes the cancellation as a last resort after years of feeling dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
8 July 2025 -
For Jojo’s Shake Bar on Jackson Avenue, the worst months of the construction resulted in event cancellations, Assistant General Manager Dessy Turner said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 July 2025
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But the Puerto Rican legend’s abandonment of her machine-gun reputation proved fatal in the final rounds.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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For starters, many early independence movements in Latin America were linked to the abolition of slavery—most notably in Haiti.—
Book Marks
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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Officials also believe the curriculum provides students with an in-depth understanding of the abolition of slavery, highlights the importance of events like Juneteenth and the Civil Rights Movement, and celebrates the contributions of Black Texans.—
Jaden Edison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Abortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abortion. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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