: favoring the legalization of abortion
pro-choicer noun

Examples of pro-choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since Dobbs, pro-choice advocates have scored victories on ballot initiatives in states such as Kansas, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio, signalling the strength of the Democrats’ case. Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2024 The pop star is widely regarded as a liberal and has previously spoken out about being pro-choice, an advocate of gender equality, pro-LGBTQ+ rights and pro-gun control. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024 His whims also include the hallmarks of an unserious campaign run by an unserious person, like stunning his own campaign by adopting a fully pro-choice position on a podcast when that ran counter to their own messaging. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024 EMILYs List — dedicated to electing pro-choice women to political office — sent it to me years ago. Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro-choice 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pro-choice was in 1973

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“Pro-choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro-choice. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

pro-choice

adjective
prō-ˈchȯis
: favoring the legalization of abortion

Medical Definition

pro-choice

adjective
: favoring the legalization of abortion
pro-choicer noun

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