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as in canceling
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 aborting
Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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San-ho enters the code, aborting the strike.
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
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But in Japan, there’s no legal recourse and canceling a location shoot with short notice is an accepted part of the culture.—
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Many remote lodges, however, are stunted by unfixable geographic challenges, like infertile land.—
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Datini’s bride, Margherita, proved to be infertile; with no one to inherit his business empire, and increasingly concerned about the fate of his immortal soul, Datini left much of his estate to causes benefitting the poor.—
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However, that action then sparked outrage among many residents who felt the city was abandoning homeless residents, while also trying to push them to other cities.—
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At the same time, demand for nonalcoholic alternatives has surged — even as most consumers continue to drink alcohol in moderation rather than abandoning it altogether.—
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The company ended up scrapping it and keeping its old branding.—
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The White House says scrapping prior legal pathways and protections is part of its goal.—
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Montgomery County’s superintendent recommended revoking the charter of MECCA Business Learning Institute because of concerns about transportation and other services for students with special needs.—
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Should Wise rule that the court has jurisdiction in the matter — and deny the motion to dismiss — the court would then hear the merits of the case and could possibly issue an injunction blocking the State Department from revoking student visas based on free speech.—
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“Aborting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aborting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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